Chapter 484: The best person to sell to Asan

 Qin Tao can make people around him admire him just by saying a few words casually. Except for Mr. Qin, no one else can think of it at all!

 Everyone is very satisfied with Qin Tao's suggestion.

After looking at the outer casing, Qin Tao went to look at other equipment, especially the special Iron Bird test bed, which is a test bed dedicated to flight control development. The digital fly-by-wire system was tested on this.

 A few days later, Yemelyanov returned from Moscow and brought good news.

"Moscow has agreed to approve the engine you applied for. The Salyut Factory is making preparations for production. As soon as the agreement is signed, the relevant engines can be produced immediately." Yemelyanov said: "Moreover, in order to make our friendship last forever , we decided that these engines will still be priced at the original price."

 This batch of engines dedicated to the Sea Flanker are more expensive to manufacture. For the first time, Lao Maozi kept the original price. Of course, he was afraid that they would really use a turbofan-15 to replace them.

"Emelyanov, you are really our good friend! On behalf of the relevant departments, I would like to express my gratitude to you!" Li Ming stretched out his hand and shook hands with the other party enthusiastically.

"Where is President Qin? Is President Qin still there?" Yemelyanov asked.

 He was a little regretful that he did not see Qin Tao among the reception crowd.

“President Qin went to Liming Factory to visit our self-developed turbofan engine,” Li Ming said.

 Another self-developed engine! Yemelyanov frowned, not knowing whether this was good news or bad news.

 “Then when will he come back?”

 “Let’s do it tonight.”

 That evening, Qin Tao saw Yemelyanov again. This old man came directly to the guest house where Qin Tao lived with two bottles of wine.

"Mr. Qin, I told Moscow exactly what happened at that time. Everyone said that you are really our good friend, which is very interesting!" After Yemelyanov sat down, he opened the bottle of wine and asked Qin Thao spoke.

Qin Tao smiled bitterly: "Brother, you are trying to harm me. If this news comes back, I may be arrested as a traitor!"

"How could it be? It will be good for you if you do this! Aren't we all happy in the end? Come on, drink!"

There was no wine glass, so the two of them blew directly into the bottle and drank a few sips. Yemelyanov put down the bottle and said to Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, your country has a vast territory and a long coastline. Guard, I think that you not only need the single-seat Su-27 series, but also the two-seat Su-30 series. This kind of aircraft has powerful attack capabilities, especially the ability to carry various heavy anti-ship missiles. It is an expensive aircraft. Fang Haijun’s best choice.”

"Su-30?" Qin Tao looked at Yemelyanov: "I heard that this aircraft also had a bad fate. At the beginning, it was developed as a long-range interceptor, right?"

Emelyanov nodded: "Yes, it's a pity that it was a mistake!"

At that time, Lao Maozi's most important long-range interceptor aircraft of the Homeland Defense Force was the MiG-31. However, after summarizing the experience and lessons of previous air battles between Soviet-made fighter jets and Western fighter jets since the 1970s, Lao Maozi came to the same conclusion: The current Heavy long-range interceptor aircraft can no longer cope with the threats posed by current and future American fighter jets. A more flexible and maneuverable long-range interceptor fighter aircraft must be developed for the Homeland Defense Air Force!

Although the MiG-31 has excellent interception capabilities, its combat effectiveness is too weak. Once it gets close to within visual range, it is simply unable to engage other fighters.

As early as 1986, Sukhoi designers began to develop a new long-range interceptor fighter based on the existing Su-27. It has a range close to the MiG-31 and a maneuverability no less than that of the existing Su-27.

If you want to make a long flight over a vast country, this kind of aircraft must be a two-seater, because after in-flight refueling, the aircraft may fly for ten hours. The layout of the front and rear seats is exactly the same. When needed, one of them can Sleep and leave the plane to another person to drive. As for problems like peeing, you can use the achievements of aerospace engineering: diapers. (It is also said that a new excretion system was installed.)

The prototype code-named Blue 05 completed the entire test flight in 1991, and the Military Industrial Committee of the Council of Ministers and the Homeland Defense Air Force General Command immediately issued it a new number - Su-30.

This number is of great significance: it is the only one in the "Flanker" family besides the Su-27 and the last one to be assigned a new number by an official order from a superior department. Others such as Su-35, Su-37, Su-32, and Su-34 are all numbers issued by the Sukhoi Design Bureau themselves, and many of them are not recognized by relevant departments.

  (This is very similar to 601.)

Looking at these experiences, you can know that when the Su-30 first appeared, not a single gram of its weight was used for ground attack. It was an out-and-out long-range interceptor aircraft.

 However, all this came to an abrupt end with the collapse of the Red Empire. Except for Lao Maozi, no country needs this kind of long-range interceptor aircraft. It is even impossible to obtain domestic orders for this kind of aircraft.

In order to sell it, Sukhoi began to modify it into a two-seat ground attack aircraft, and frequently appeared at air shows, expecting to sell it.

 In fact, the domestic navy and air force have demand for the Su-30. The problem is that there is no money!

Lao Maozi wanted to make the country spend more money to purchase Sukhoi fighters, so he thought of coming here to promote the Su-30. Instead of going to the army directly, they came to Qin Tao. After all, Qin Tao was very capable, so he Their good friends.

 After Qin Tao thought clearly about the other party's thoughts, he felt very funny. The other party actually regarded him as a good friend? This misunderstanding is quite big!

"We do need such powerful fighter-bombers in the country, but we have no money!" Qin Tao expressed his views to Yemelyanov: "You also know that we are developing the economy and our military expenditures are very low. There is simply not much money to purchase advanced weapons. The Air Force has single-seat J-11s and the Navy has Flying Leopard fighter-bombers to make do with. It is difficult to purchase more Su-30s."

 If you don’t have money, you won’t be able to do it.

 Emelyanov was a little helpless at this time.

"However, if you want to sell this kind of aircraft, it is not difficult." Qin Tao said: "Isn't Asan our traditional customer?"

Hearing Qin Tao's words, Yemelyanov was a little embarrassed: "Yes, they are our traditional customers. However, Asan likes to use the MiG-29 the most. It is difficult for them to purchase our Sukhoi specifically." Fighter plane.”

 Competition among various companies is still fierce. For Asan, a major customer, Mikoyan Design Bureau is a traditional supplier.

In the era of the Red Empire, Asan purchased a large number of MiG-29s. (It is said that a production line was also introduced, but no specific information was found.) Now, in the era of aircraft carriers, Asan has used the MiG-29K as their carrier machine.

 Hence, among the aircraft operated in Asan, Lao Maozi supplies MiG aircraft. Sukhoi aircraft have never entered Asan’s market.

"The decline of Mikoyan Design Bureau is doomed. Your Sukhoi Design Bureau is now the most popular. How can that kind of airport defender compare with your Sukhoi fighter planes?" Qin Tao immediately told Ye Meili Yannov was encouraged: "As long as you are willing to work hard and find a way, you will be able to knock on Asan's door!"

 Knocking on Asan’s door?

Emelyanov opened his eyes wide: "How to do it?"

If Asan purchases the Su-30, this long-range fighter will pose a great threat to the East. Therefore, from a domestic standpoint, Qin Tao cannot advise Sukhoi, or even cause trouble. This is the kind of business that works.

However, Qin Tao is helping the other party with advice at this time, which shows that Qin Tao is a good friend!

Emelyanov is very grateful to Qin Tao.

“Find them an opponent.” Qin Tao said, “Have you noticed that Ah San is always competing with our Dongfang?”

 Of course this was discovered! Need I say more?

 When they were promoting to Asan, they often said that whatever the East has, Asan should also have, including the navy, land and air force.

“So, as long as you fly a Su-30 over and sell it to us, Ah San will definitely be very anxious.” Qin Tao began to come up with ideas.

 Fly one over?

Yemelyanov was a little embarrassed: "Didn't you say that your navy and air force have no money for the time being?"

"Yes, they have no money." Qin Tao said: "But this has nothing to do with your sales, and Asan doesn't know."

Yemelyanov immediately realized: Yes, this is not a real sales promotion, it is just a pretense. Through this sales promotion, you can fool Asan!

"You have to tell Ah San that we are very satisfied with this aircraft and plan to purchase it in large quantities." Qin Tao said: "However, because we have no money, we can only purchase the ordinary version. Ah San is different. Ah San has many With money, they can purchase more advanced versions. Are you studying thrust vector technology? Install your thrust vector nozzles on the Su-30, and what other phased array radars, etc., are you researching in advance? Technology can be installed on it. The Su-30 exported to Asan is much more advanced than the Su-30 exported to the East. In this way, Asan will definitely purchase it happily."

"Mr. Qin, you probably don't know that our domestic research and development of thrust vector nozzles, phased array radars and the like are not yet mature. Take this vector nozzle as an example, its lifespan is less than ten hours." Yemelyanov was a little helpless: "This kind of device is not suitable for use now."

"As long as you are advanced, you can talk about the rest." Qin Tao said: "Believe me, Ah San will do this. Of course, you have to take care of what you should take care of. As long as the relevant personnel take care of it, the sale of fighter jets will definitely be No problem, your aircraft is the second best fighter in the world after the F-22!"

When Ah San purchases aircraft, he always only looks at the performance, not the price. Even the performance is not necessarily really good, as long as it blows well, it is enough. Look at the purchase price of the Rafale fighter jet purchased by Ah San, a non-stealth aircraft. It’s more expensive than the stealth F-35. I don’t know if it’s because Asan is too stupid or because the French are too smart.

  To promote the Su-30, you can definitely do this!

"Well, I'll contact the country. The plan you proposed, Mr. Qin, will definitely be fine." Yemelyanov nodded.

Qin Tao smiled and said: "If you come, I think it's more like selling it to the Navy. Do you want to put it in our wasteland village simulation base? The Navy's most advanced equipment will be tested there."

After the aircraft carrier simulation deck of the Huangdi Village base comes out, it will definitely not be hidden. I don’t know how many satellites pass overhead every day and take photos. I might as well be generous. This is an advanced base of our navy. The Su-30 comes over. , also test it here and show it to the Navy!

 “Okay, I’ll apply with my superior.”

“If you can come, it’s a two-seater plane anyway. Can you let our pilots experience it?”

 “Of course, no problem.” Yemelyanov nodded.

At this time, he still didn’t know that the pilot Qin Tao was talking about was actually a foreigner and a former opponent of theirs. However, when they showed him the formal certificate of a pilot of the Eastern Navy, Yemelyanov did not stop him. Excuse.

After deceiving Yemelyanov, Qin Tao planned to return to Mingzhou. He had been busy in the aviation industry for such a long time, and left all the matters at the shipyard to others.

Qin Tao doesn’t care about the others. At least that aircraft carrier and the 10,000-ton destroyer should go back and take a look!

 However, he did not expect that Lao Maozi would reply before he even got on the plane the next day!

Moscow has approved this plan, and the Su-30 will fly over within a few days!

This news caught Qin Tao off guard. Doesn't this old man trust Qin Tao too much? Qin Tao was just an unofficial person. He said a few words casually, which could even be interpreted as a joke, but the old man took it seriously!

However, now that Lao Maozi has decided, Qin Tao has to contact the Navy quickly. Don’t miss it if you pass by. Lao Maozi flew the Su-30 over for free for us to see, so we have to join in the fun and have a look!

The Wasteland Village Base also started to get busy from this day on.

In order to welcome the arrival of Lao Maozi's plane, two Navy J-82s specially came over, waiting to greet Lao Maozi's Su-30, escorting and guiding them all the way to the base. At the same time, officers from the Navy and even the Air Force The officers all came to join in the fun.

“Dad, you’re here.” Qin Tao looked at Wu Shengli who was getting out of the car and said with a smile, “I’ve caused trouble for the navy.”

“Why are you causing trouble? Our Navy has always been very satisfied with the Su-30 and hopes to have access to it if we have the opportunity. As a result, you were fooled, so of course we have to join in the fun.”

"That's right, our Air Force has to join in the fun. Unfortunately, we don't have enough funds right now. Otherwise, we would have to introduce a batch of Su-30s. The Air Force really needs ground attack capabilities." Mr. Lin also got out of the car.

 Mr. Lin has retired, but he is still as strong as ever. When encountering these new things, he always has to join in the fun. Moreover, Mr. Lin also yearns for the Su-30 very much.

"Mr. Lin? Are you here too?" Qin Tao was very curious.

“Well, come and take a look, I heard you can even take a ride on the Su-30.”

“Mr. Lin, this opportunity is rare. There are still pilots in our base who want to experience it. If you want to have fun, go to the Air Force and ride on a two-seater Su-27 trainer aircraft!” Qin Tao’s expression immediately changed.

"Seeing as you are in a hurry, okay, I won't do anything about it. It's Lao Maozi's plane anyway. You can take it if you want. It's a pity that you can't keep Lao Maozi's plane." Mr. Lin said.

Qin Tao's face also became serious: "There is a way to keep Lao Maozi's plane, but..."

 It's just too unethical. Is it really okay to trick an old man like this? After all, we still have to meet each other in the future.

"Just what? You kid, you are full of bad ideas and you have many ideas. Just tell me! Speak up and let the big guys give you advice!"

 At the base, we are still busy, and a few days have passed by in a flash.

All the J-31A fighters were gathered on the apron nearby, and the airport runway was completely cleared, which could fully accommodate the Su-30's takeoff and landing.

Delano was lying on the lawn, holding a piece of grass in his mouth and looking at the sky.

 “Hey, Delano, what are you thinking about?” Stroh came over and said to him.

"This time a Lao Maozi Su-30 will fly over. President Qin said that if there is a chance, let me go up and experience it." Stroh said.

 “What, are you fascinated?”

“I was just thinking, it’s not that interesting. I just sit in the back cabin and experience flying. It would be more interesting if I could sit in the front cabin and fly.”

“Don’t worry, Mr. Qin said, it won’t be long before there will be a special plane for you to fly. Aren’t you practicing on that kind of plane simulator every day?”

"Well, I'm looking forward to it too." Delano continued to look at the blue sky and white clouds. It was such a good weather for flying. How long had it been since he had flown?

There was a rumble on the runway.

“J-82, a handsome man in the sky, what did they think? They still regard this aircraft as their main force!” Delano turned to look at the two aircraft flying into the sky and started to complain.

The performance of this kind of aircraft cannot even be compared to the Phantom!

 In the sky, Wang Wei and Zhao Yu were very excited.

They have been training here for a while, but they have been training on the ground and have not really flown into the sky yet. Now, they can finally fly into the sky again!

The fighter jet headed northeast, towards the border, and after receiving the two-seater Su-30MK, it flew next to the aircraft and returned together.

At the base, Yemelyanov has already arrived with a group of Sukhoi officials. They have great confidence in the upcoming plane.

"This fighter aircraft is equipped with a brand-new airborne fire control system, which can guide a large number of precision-guided weapons in our country and can destroy related targets on the ground and at sea." In the conference room of the base, Yemelyanov said excitedly Introduction: "Its performance is 24 times higher than the previous Su-24!"

Qin Tao was sitting in a corner, not interested in these introductions at all. His mind had already drifted back to Huating. Has the ocean grown again? Haven't seen you for a long time. Do you miss your dad? What about Mingzhou Shipyard? What happened to the two ships?

Qin Tao really has no interest in the matter in front of him. He is just a soy sauce person.

However, others listened very carefully.

"For example, we can use TV command-guided Kh-59M long-range air-to-ground missiles, TV-guided Kh-29T short-range air-to-ground missiles, Kh-31A and Kh-31P anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles, KAB-500 and KAB-1500 Guided bombs." Yemelyanov said a lot in one breath: "Moreover, after strengthening, the weapon mounting capacity has been increased to eight tons. Moreover, our aircraft can also launch active radar-guided R-77 air-to-air missiles. The missile, even if it is used to fight for air superiority, is more efficient than the Su-27."

  (According to Lao Maozi’s alphabet, this KH-31 should be more appropriately called X-31. We will follow the internationally accepted one. Anyway, Lao Maozi has to be in line with international standards.)

“This aircraft is equipped with an advanced Zuk-27 radar…”

Looking at the expectant eyes of the people around him, Qin Tao finally couldn't help but stand up: "I'll go out and see if the plane is back."

"Mr. Qin, do you dismiss what Lao Maozi said?" After going out, Xu Zhengyang asked Qin Tao curiously.

"Yes." Qin Tao said: "I taught Lao Maozi to fool Ah San, but it's a good thing they came to fool us first! The things they said were all just talk on paper, and some of them haven't even been developed at all. The first two In 2017, at the air show, the back seat of Lao Maozi’s Su-30 was always covered, do you know why?”

Xu Zhengyang shook his head, he really didn't know this.

"That is not a real Su-30MK at all, but an ordinary two-seat aircraft. It has been repainted to show its maneuverability, but if you look at the rear cockpit, you can immediately see the problems inside." Qin Tao Said: "Now, they are actually here to fool us!"

“Then you have to remind the leader!” Xu Zhengyang was very worried.

"What are you reminding me? Don't look at how seriously they listen. In fact, they are smarter than anyone else." Qin Tao said, "Let's go out and have a look."

 The sky is blue and it is a good weather for flying.

 An hour later, there was a roar in the sky.

The two J-82 fighters landed first. After all, the fuel consumption was almost the same. The Su-30 fighters did not land. Instead, they performed a flight show in the sky and made several famous maneuvers, which greatly surprised the people below. After feeling satisfied, the plane landed.

 After taxiing onto the tarmac, the pilot got off.

They are Branov and Maximenkov, the best test pilots of the Sukhoi Design Bureau. They once flew Su-30 fighter jets and performed wonderful performances at air shows. For them, their current performances are just It's just a warm-up exercise.

“The flight performance of this aircraft is really outstanding!” Wu Shengli said with a smile: “Now, let us take a closer look at this aircraft!”

As if he had thought of something, the back-seat pilot Maximenkov had already stepped off the gangway, but now he was standing on the gangway, blocking Wu Shengli from going up to visit.

“I’m sorry, outsiders are not allowed to visit our aircraft cockpit.”

“You can’t visit the cockpit? Then according to our original agreement, shouldn’t we let our pilots experience it? If we can’t visit the cockpit, do we have to get on the plane blindfolded?”

 “Experience flying?” Both pilots were stunned.

Branov reacted: "Oh, that's it. The Su-30 we are flying is a demonstration prototype. The number we have there is Su-30K. It is not the same Su-30MK intended for export. Lots of planes.”

"Yes, everyone, the performance of the aircraft I introduced to you is the latest, and the one that flew here this time is an early version. The one I introduced is still being produced in our factory."

Hearing Yemelyanov's words, Qin Tao couldn't help but sigh that his charm was so great that he could always infect others around him, making them learn how to speak and do things without them realizing it.

Just like now, Yemelyanov's ability to deceive people is getting stronger and stronger!

“Mr. Yemelyanov, you are the best person to sell to Asan.” Qin Tao sighed with emotion.

Emelyanov seemed to have heard the meaning of Qin Tao's words, and his face turned red.

 (End of this chapter)