Chapter 288 A small goal: earn one to two hundred million US dollars

Scud is a tactical ballistic missile produced and used by Lao Maozi in large quantities. It is also exported in large quantities. Although the relationship between Parthia and the Red Empire is not good, they have also obtained a batch through a third party, and they can also imitate it themselves.

 However, the accuracy of Scud missiles is quite deceptive.

Although Lao Maozi claimed that the maximum circumferential error is three hundred meters, that is to say, if a circle is drawn with the theoretical impact point as the center and three hundred meters as the radius, the warhead should fall within this circle.

 However, in actual use, whoever uses it knows.

The one who suffered the most misfortune was the opponent they had been fighting with for eight years. A few years later, they invaded neighboring countries and provoked the Western world. As a result, they were attacked by a joint attack by multinational forces.

They fought back, using Scud missiles, but the hit rate was too low, often within one or two kilometers. If the error could be within the three hundred meters claimed by Lao Maozi, there would be many more tragedies like the Arab Dhahran Army Camp. Maybe the Americans will have to get out of here in despair.

 As for the Patriots' interception success rate, only God knows.

Now, the missile in front of us has an error of within a hundred meters, or even tens of meters, which is unthinkable. This is simply like using ballistic missiles for sniping!

"It cannot achieve long-distance attacks, but again, it is small in size, difficult to be discovered, and easy to hide. It is also very cheap and can be deployed in large quantities. On the battlefield, it can attack important targets behind the enemy's positions. Targeted killing." Qin Tao said: "I believe that this weapon will definitely meet your needs."

 Kasim nodded repeatedly.

“So, starting from tomorrow, we will be able to display our own weapon systems. Which one do you want to see first?”

“Just this surface-to-surface missile.” Qasim looked at the missile on the trailer. For some reason, it felt familiar.

 The missile test was held in the morning of the next day. Early that morning, several vehicles set off from the base and headed north.

 When testing missiles here, there is of course no possibility of cheating. The launch location and target are all designated on site.

The road conditions here are not good. All the vehicles are all-wheel drive off-road vehicles. Qin Tao and the others are riding in a Bobcat armored reconnaissance vehicle imported from Germany. At this time, half of his body is exposed from the turret. Looking at the surrounding mountains, I felt extremely emotional: "The mountains and rivers here are as spectacular as those in our country!"

“Yes, our motherland will not be conquered.” After hearing the translated words, Qasim agreed.

There are several anti-American fighters who remain standing in the world for their own reasons, and Parthia is no exception. It is either a mountain or a desert. The mission of the US special forces to rescue the hostages was due to the harsh nature here. Under the circumstances, it collapsed and became one of the few shames.

Now, the convoy drove up a high mountain, and the Lut Desert on the back could be seen in the distance.

 “Stop!” Qasim shouted.

 The whole convoy stopped.

“Here is our launch point.” Kasim said: “In the desert over there, we find a predetermined impact point.”

"Your Excellency Qasim, this question is a bit difficult for you!" Qin Tao said: "All these longitudes and latitudes are unknown, and there is also the factor of altitude. The wind is not light today."

Kasim smiled: "In this way, we can test the true effectiveness of a missile in actual combat. If the error can be maintained within a hundred meters under such circumstances, then we will definitely purchase a large number of them!"

"Okay, but just planting a flag in the desert to designate the impact point is a bit too general. We need to send people to accurately determine the coordinates of the impact point so that the missile can hit it more accurately."

"certainly."

 Kasim agreed. He couldn't point on the map: This is it! The error is too big. In actual combat, the target of attack must be accurately positioned. Now, under such harsh test conditions, it must be accurately positioned.

 I just don’t know how they will use precise positioning?

Most of the vehicles stopped. Only one Lynx armored reconnaissance vehicle passed by with a Chinese personnel responsible for positioning. He held a large brick-like instrument in his hand. He didn't know what it was.

 It’s getting busy here too.

The M-7 missile trailer was quickly set up, the wheels were disassembled, and the chassis was firmly fixed on the ground. Then, a support vehicle drove nearby, and several operators wearing gas masks appeared. They skillfully provided the missile with Add fuming nitric acid and kerosene provided by the Parthians.

Qin Tao and others stood in the distance, watching this scene, pointing and introducing.

"M-7 is a two-stage missile. The first stage is a solid rocket motor, which can be loaded directly with propellant. The second stage is liquid fuel. Because we came by plane, in order to prevent accidents, we did not Refueling, in fact, its fuel tank is corrosion-resistant and can store fuel for a period of time. Therefore, if you are going to fight, you can refuel before setting off, drag it to the battlefield, prop it up and start fighting. For hit-and-run, in addition to this trailer chassis, it also has a self-propelled chassis, which will make it faster."

　　Kasim nodded: "If we order them, they must all be self-propelled chassis. It would be better if its control equipment and missiles can be integrated into one vehicle, just like Scud missiles."

 “Of course there is no problem, but the price of this method will be higher.”

 “Money is not a problem.” Qasim waved his hand.

 For countries with black gold at their feet, they don’t care about money at all, especially for Parthia. It’s not easy to buy weapons if you have money, so they don’t care about the price.

 A technician, holding a similar brick block in his hand, operates in front of the missile.

"What positioning method did they use?" Kasim knew that they were positioning, but he felt strange about this method.

“Satellite positioning receiving terminal.” Qin Tao introduced: “This is currently the most advanced positioning method.”

If you want the missile to hit accurately, you must accurately measure both the launch location and the target location. After all, a slight mistake can make a huge difference.

 Satellite positioning systems have already begun to be used in export-oriented weapon systems.

Specialized navigation satellites are launched into space. These satellites are equipped with the most precise atomic clocks, which continuously provide time signals. Terminals on the ground receive this signal and then compare it.

 Compare to what?

　　Of course it is the difference in time.

It takes a certain amount of time for this signal to reach the ground. The receiving terminal receives this signal, and then calculates the distance between itself and the satellite based on the stored satellite orbit information.

If the time signals of three satellites are received at the same time, there will be three distance values. According to the positions of the satellites and calculated using geometric knowledge, you can know your precise coordinates. If you add a fourth satellite, you can calculate it. Highly informative.

 In such an open mid-low latitude area, there are at least six or seven stars overhead, so the position can be determined very easily.

This method only passively receives signals and does not actively transmit signals. Therefore, when using this thing, you don’t have to worry about being discovered by others, let alone having your location known.

 The only risk is that someone cuts off the signal.

After all, the GPS system is used by the U.S. military. In 1983, the Kimchi Country’s passenger plane deviated and flew towards Lao Maozi’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch area. As a result, Lao Maozi unceremoniously killed it.

After the incident, the Americans announced that they would open their global satellite navigation system to civilian equipment.

However, the Americans still had a hand in reducing the accuracy of the satellite positioning system. In fact, they blurred the precise time signal to prevent some users from using the system for military purposes without permission. .

 Before 1991, exported GPS terminals required a license. After 1991, there was no such restriction. As long as you have money, you can buy it.

A system that can accurately position will of course be used in the military. Moreover, the problem of insufficient accuracy was quickly solved by smart technicians. Since the Americans are actively making errors, let's eliminate the errors!

The Americans soon discovered that a large number of differential positioning terminals came out.

According to different principles, there are three correction methods. Among them, pseudo-range difference is the most widely used. This requires a special ground reference station where all satellites are observed. Based on the known coordinates of the base station and the coordinates of each satellite, the The real distance of each satellite to the base station at each moment is calculated to calculate the real time signal value. Then compare it with the satellite values ​​to get the pseudo-range correction number, and then transmit it to the user receiver. After a lot of trouble, you can get meter-level positioning accuracy.

In later generations, for the convenience of users, the motherland even established 20 beacon stations (that is, the base stations of the differential system) along the coast from south to north, sending RTCM differential correction information 24 hours a day without any interruption. The user only needs the GPS of a mobile station to achieve high-precision real-time positioning.

The Americans stared, but there was nothing they could do. It was just like satellite TV. It cost a lot of money to launch communication satellites, and it was not free for users. However, after cracking the terminal password, countless satellite receivers were sold by copycat manufacturers. Produce it, buy it once and watch it for free for life.

  After all, this satellite signal is broadcast, and there is no way to control who receives it. However, if you are in a hurry, you can cut off the satellite signal.

The Yankees once did this, completely losing the positioning signal in a certain area.

Therefore, if you use other people’s systems, you will be controlled by others. In order to avoid this situation, the country has vigorously developed its own satellite navigation system. The famous Beidou has also become the pride of the motherland.

(Beidou is a satellite. Most mobile phones in later generations have built-in Beidou receiving chips. Whether we use Baidu or Amap, we are already using various satellite signals, such as GPS, Lao Maozi’s GLONASS, and our Beidou, don’t spend money to buy Beidou Navigation APP, this is Li Gui.)

Now, with the use of high-end differential GPS navigation terminals, it is possible to locate the launch coordinates and target coordinates to the meter level. This kind of strike accuracy will of course be much higher.

A call came from the radio: "The target has been determined, the location coordinates..."

A television camera and broadcast equipment were left there. After all, it was too dangerous for people to observe. The situation of the target was also transmitted from the TV screen here: in the endless desert, on a random sand dune, there was a I picked up a flag and fluttered fiercely in the wind.

 The vehicle that arranged the impact point drove a full five kilometers away and established a special observation position. They were waiting for the next moment.

 In the missile launch preparation car, the atmosphere was a bit tense. Various data were input into the computer, ballistics were calculated, and the flight path was designed. Everything was going on in an orderly manner.

 Three minutes later.

 “Preparations have been completed, request for launch!”

When he heard this voice, Qasim was very excited: "So fast? We need to prepare for more than thirty minutes to launch the Scud missile!"

"Of course, we have the most advanced missile launch system." Qin Tao said.

Scud missiles are liquid missiles, and the fire control system is also very primitive. The ballistic calculation uses a mechanical computer, which is very fast.

 “Ready to launch!”

Following the order, the solid motor behind the M-7 missile was ignited on the tilted launcher. Hot flames spurted out backwards, and white smoke enveloped the entire launch site. Qin Tao and the others stood upwind, watching the spectacular scene. , sighing.

“Our Scud missile uses a vertical launch method. How can this missile use an inclined launcher?” Someone asked a question.

Of course, this was brought out from the mother's womb. Its prototype is the Hongqi-2 missile. As an anti-aircraft missile in the 1950s and 1960s, of course it used an oblique launch method. Now it is directly modified at a low cost. Of course, it cannot be changed to vertical Launched, that would be too wasteful.

The missiles dragged flames and flew into the sky. Watching these missiles leave, Qin Tao said: "It seems that you have a special liking for Scud missiles! Now, how many missiles do you have in stock? Do you want to buy another one? Approved?"

“Can you get Scud missiles?” Qasim swallowed and said, “We need at least two hundred!”

Although they have a lot of inventory, and although they can still produce it themselves, the output is low after all. In the missile war a few years ago, they fired a lot, and the inventory is tight. If they can buy a batch, it will be better. It couldn't be better.

“Okay, then I’ll get you two hundred pieces, how about one million pieces?”

"Can."

 Easily, a business is done!

 A million Scud missiles, are they expensive? Compared with the party fee of -3, which is 100 million US dollars a piece purchased from the opposite side, it is absolutely cheap!

 However, for Qin Tao, this business can make him rich! His career as an international businessman is about to reach a new level. From Lao Maozi, you can buy one for 150,000 to 200,000 yuan, and if you buy 20 coins, you can get one as a gift!

 The first time you come here, set a small goal first, earning him one or two hundred million is enough.

Liu Shenggen, who was in charge of the translation, was extremely emotional there. Mr. Qin’s business was so simple and relaxed!

Just the way he strolled around in the garden made Liu Shenggen admire him. If he knew that Qin Tao had achieved a small goal with just a few words, he didn't know how he would feel.

 The missile flew very fast, and while they were chatting, the missile had already flown to the target.

"Attention, the missile is about to arrive!" Following the message from the observer five kilometers away, everyone looked at the TV screen, where half of the missile suddenly appeared, and with a swish, it plunged towards After knowing the location of the flag, when seeing the impact point of the missile, the insider exclaimed: "The error is within 20 meters!"

Based on the size of the flag, the impact point can be compared. The distance between the missile impact point and the flag is about four flagpoles. The exposed part of the flagpole is about five meters, so the error is on the order of twenty meters.

Ow!

This is under strong winds and under the circumstances of large height differences. If the Scud missile is used, it will definitely be able to achieve an error of more than one kilometer.

An error of twenty meters is simply incredible.

　　Boom!

 In the explosion, the fireball rose, and the flagpole and flag disappeared in an instant.

Those observing nearby also opened their eyes wide. The entire sand dune was shrouded in flames and thick smoke. When the thick smoke dissipated, the sand dune was actually gone! It was blown up directly!

“This power is not much worse than a Scud missile, with a killing radius of at least two hundred meters!”

As an anti-aircraft missile, the warhead of the Hongqi-2 missile weighs 170 kilograms. As long as it is hit by it, there is absolutely no way to survive. After being converted into a surface-to-surface missile, the weight of the warhead increased to 250 kilograms. It is an exaggeration to say that the power of the warhead is similar to that of the Scud missile with a one-ton warhead. But now, it is hitting sand dunes and the air waves caused by high-explosive bombs , directly overturning the sand dunes, it still looks very spectacular.

"Yes, yes! The performance of this missile is great, and the accuracy is so high. In the future, when we attack the enemy's key targets, we will have a powerful weapon." Qasim was very excited about this test launch. Satisfied, he nodded immediately.

 When they returned to their residence, everyone was very happy. In the restaurant, a lively dinner was going on.

"Today's test firing opened our eyes. From now on, we will be able to obtain a precision strike weapon." Qasim was very happy. He raised his glass: "Come, let's prepare for today's test firing." Cheers to success and let us wish you all the best.”

 Although he was holding a wine glass in his hand, what was inside was pomegranate juice that had just been squeezed out from a juicer nearby. It was bright red in color, very similar to wine.

 As for the guests from the East, everyone’s cup is filled with genuine wine.

Qin Tao raised his glass: "Yes, let's drink to the success of today's test launch!"

 After a glass of wine, for Qin Tao, who is used to drinking vodka, the most he can do is rinse his mouth.

Since that time, there has been no alcohol here, at least on the surface, but in fact, there are still many underground workshops, especially a kind of strong liquor called dog sweat. It is said that if you drink it, it will burn violently in the stomach. , just like a beagle.

But, think about it, you still have to respect other people's customs here. If local young people are caught drinking, they will be **** and whipped. Only foreign guests will be allowed to drink.

“We plan to purchase the first batch of nine transport-launch integrated vehicles and 90 missiles.”

 The number nine is special, it is three threes. This is no nonsense. In the army, many have a three-three formation. One missile launch vehicle is organized into a squad. Three squads are a platoon, and three platoons are a company. In this way, the size of a company can be made up.

“Please give me a price,” Qasim said.

"By the way, Lao Maozi's Scud missiles, such backward weapons, also cost one million US dollars each. Our missiles are far more accurate than Scuds, and the preparation time is still short. Such advanced missiles will definitely cost It’s more useful than Scud missiles, and it’s more expensive.”

Qin Tao glanced at Qasim, and then said: "Ninety missiles, nine launch vehicles, plus personnel training, etc., packaged together, how about 200 million?"

 Lao Shen, who had followed along, swallowed and spat, 200 million? Mr. Qin is indeed ruthless!

 They originally told Mr. Qin that they only planned to sell one piece for 600,000 yuan! How can this thing be compared with a Scud missile? Ninety pieces, that's only over 50 million. With the accompanying launch vehicle, it would be enough to sell for 60 to 70 million.

  Qin Tao wants 200 million directly! You know, these are all waste products in China and require money to be dismantled. Now, they can be sold at sky-high prices?

　　When we were picked up at the airport yesterday, Qasim once said that money is not a problem, but even if Parthia is not short of money, it cannot be taken advantage of like this!

At this time, Kasim also looked a little embarrassed. Normally, since it is a business, it is normal to bargain, but now, Haikou has already boasted. If he continues to say that it is too expensive, he will not be embarrassed.

As if he knew what Qasim was thinking, Qin Tao smiled: "For you, ninety missiles are not enough. You will definitely need a huge number in the future. However, if you just buy it, It is not in line with your national defense policy, so after this deal is made, we will also help improve your production plant so that you can produce this advanced weapon yourself."

self-produce?

 The price of 200 million is indeed high enough, but if you can import the technology and produce it yourself, then this deal will definitely be a bargain!

“We will also send experts here to help guide production work. If you have other questions in this field, you can also ask our experts.”

 Kasim became excited: "Thank you for your support. We have no problem with this deal!"

 A layman can watch the excitement, and an expert can watch the door. A few words from experts can save them a few years of detours.

 (End of this chapter)