Chapter 497 Trip to Latin America

  320 plants.

 The sky is clear without a single white cloud, which is a good weather for flying.

 On the tarmac, a yellow-skinned plane was preparing to take off.

 A large group of people gathered around the plane and inspected it carefully. There were also some people watching in the outer circle.

“This is simply a miracle.” Qin Tao said: “I didn’t expect that your plane would be able to make its first flight in November!”

The 320 Factory has one characteristic: no matter what it does, it is very fast. It is definitely a miracle that this carrier-based trainer aircraft specially built for the navy can make its first flight in such a short time.

Of course, this is also because all the technical reserve work is already in place: the engine is outsourced, and the landing gear problem has been overcome. For them, it is just assembling these things.

Hearing Qin Tao's words, Mr. Shi nodded: "Thanks to Mr. Qin's help, the research and development speed of Teaching Eight J is indeed not slow. However, the next flight test may still take some time. If everything goes well, we will have It can be mass-produced.”

Since it is a carrier-based training aircraft produced for the navy, a J is added at the end. Since it has a similar appearance to the Jiaoba, in order to fool the outside world, it is still classified as being in the Jiaoba series.

“Well, this is the most urgently needed aircraft for the navy. By the way, can this aircraft carry bombs?”

"Yes, but if the avionics equipment is not improved, it can only mount ordinary bombs without guidance capabilities." Shi Lao nodded.

 General training aircraft can often become bombers, but they require the cooperation of avionics equipment.

Qin Tao nodded. At this time, the pilot had already put on all his attire and walked over.

 They did not wear helmets, they just carried them in their hands, so their appearance could be clearly seen.

One of the slightly shorter ones is Ge Shun, a test pilot from the 320 Factory. He has flown the Jiaoba many times. To him, the aircraft in front of him is very similar to the Jiaoba and has similar driving characteristics, so the test flight is nothing. pressurized.

The other one was Delano. Hearing that a copy of this aircraft had been produced, he immediately came over from the Wasteland Village base and asked to participate in the test flight.

 After all, he has flown the T-45 many times, so it would be a good choice for him to fly this aircraft.

In this way, the combination and matching of the front and rear cabins are complete.

"Fly well, I hope you will win." Shi Lao said.

Delano nodded: “I hope this aircraft will not disappoint us.”

Several officers from the Navy were also present and were very much looking forward to the aircraft’s first flight.

The roar of the engine sounded, and everyone followed the plane, walked onto the runway together, and then waited with bated breath at the edge of the runway.

The sound of the engine became louder and louder, deafening. The small J8J slid on the runway, and then flew lightly.

 Everyone raised their heads and looked at the sky.

A general test flight of a prototype is to circle a few times in the air and then land. The first flight of the Flying Leopard and the first flight of the J-10 were all like this, but the J8J is different. After all, it is a replica of a mature aircraft. , so after getting up, the landing gear was retracted, and it performed several maneuvers in the sky: rolling, flying inverted, turning sideways, somersaults, etc., which was dazzling.

"The wild dog requested to take over control." Delano's voice came over the radio. The pilot in the front cabin was flying just now, so of course he had to experience it.

"Can."

After receiving the answer, the prototype aircraft suddenly seemed to have changed its personality. It became even more violent. It raised the elevation angle to 90 degrees and climbed vertically!

The speed became slower and slower, and then began to fall downwards, actually performing a classic tail rush action!

 Everyone is starting to sweat. This is the first fight with Baji. Don’t let any accidents happen!

 Fortunately, the amount of fuel initially added was not much. After a few classic actions, the fuel was almost used up.

“The ground calls Jiao BaJ, return to the field and land immediately.”

 “Wild dog received.”

The voice was careless, Delano hasn’t had enough fun yet!

The sound came from behind the airport. When they saw the plane's descent, many people exclaimed: "The descent speed is too fast and the sinking rate is too high. What is he going to do?"

"Of course it's a carrier-based aircraft landing." Qin Tao understood the madness of the wild dog. Although it was the first flight, as a replica, it still had to be thrilling.

This action will need to be tested in the future to verify whether the landing gear is strong enough.

Therefore, Qin Tao did not stop him, and it was useless for others to stop him. As a training aircraft, the back seat belongs to the instructor, and the instructor can take over the control of the aircraft at any time. The front cockpit belongs to the instructor. Controlling the aircraft has lower priority than the back seat.

Jiao BaJ landed like this, as if he was about to fall. Countless people were shocked to see it. When the landing gear came into contact with the runway, the action of the landing gear buffer mechanism was visible to the naked eye. At this moment, everyone was even worried. The landing gear will be broken.

However, the scene they were afraid of did not appear. The JiaobaJ continued to slide forward, and the front landing gear also landed. There was no suspense anymore.

There was no landing hook on the ground, so it taxied for a certain distance before stopping. Then the pilot in the front cabin took over and taxied to the apron.

"It seems pretty good." Qin Tao said: "The pilots in the Wasteland Village have been waiting for a long time. When the training aircraft is produced, they will start training on squatting landing gear."

 Old Shi nodded. His heart was in doubt just now. Now it seems that there is nothing wrong with this way of landing.

"Tonight, let's celebrate." Qin Tao was very satisfied. Even if the development of the J-15 is overdue, when the aircraft carrier is modified, he can still use the J-8J to practice boarding the ship, which will not delay the training of naval pilots.

“Mr. Qin, we just received some news.” Xu Zhengyang came over and whispered in Qin Tao’s ear.

"what news?"

"Last time you said you wanted to do business in South America, we asked about it, and now the first batch of information has been compiled." Xu Zhengyang said: "Among the countries in South America, the football country has the best development. Yes, they have plans to purchase a second aircraft carrier."

Qin Tao nodded: "Their current aircraft carrier is too old and must be replaced. Is there any movement from the French?"

 “Yes, the French are planning to sell their decommissioned aircraft carriers to football countries.”

A smile appeared on Qin Tao's face: "Our colleagues are enemies. We have no other choice. We can't just watch the football country be fooled, right? Let's just go out. Regardless of whether we can succeed in selling, we have to sell the French Business is ruined."

Xu Zhengyang has long been accustomed to Qin Tao's behavior, but he still hesitated: "Should we go directly?"

Qin Tao is always well-prepared when doing things, and it is most common for him to do what he likes. When he goes to Lao Maozi, he uses wine and delicacies. When he goes to Parthia, he just uses arms and profit. What about going to South America? What should Qin Tao use?

Qin Tao thought for a while: "Find a football team under our Mingzhou Group, and let's go there to play a friendly match."

Since it is called a football country, it means that it loves football the most, and you can use football to get what you want.

 (A football country, the one with a large number of football stars, such as football king Pele. This country is also rich in coffee, and is also called the country of coffee.)

Xu Zhengyang's face looked a little ugly: "Mr. Qin, it seems that there are some difficulties!"

“What are the difficulties?” Qin Tao asked curiously. In his eyes, as long as the group has money, it is not easy to build a team.

 “I’m afraid the sports team won’t give us people.”

 Sports team?

 Qin Tao's consciousness is stuck in the later generations, when a group of prisoners could play better than the national football team. He doesn't know what football is like in this era.

 The national football team used to be very strong. In 2002, it even made it to the World Cup.

This is of course a problem with the system. What is implemented in China is the sports team model under the national system. The coach selects outstanding young people to join, regardless of whether they are willing or not. They practice first and then go through the elimination system of the city and province. Those who enter the national team They are all the best among men. The training is free, and they will be assigned jobs after retirement.

However, this kind of training is very wasteful. In the eyes of the sports bureau, a sport like football that has hundreds of players from a children's youth training team to an adult team and has a low probability of winning a card is not cost-effective. It is not worthwhile to have a separate project. Better?

 So, domestic football began to take the road of professionalization, and the 1994 A-League was the beginning.

Now Qin Tao wants to use money to recruit people from the sports team, which is a bit difficult!

"We are not trying to beat each other." Qin Tao said: "We are playing a friendly match. We randomly find some second- and third-rate players to form a temporary team. If we really beat them, aren't we going to come and slap them in the face? "

 This is selling arms in the name of playing football without attracting anyone's attention.

  A week later.

“Isn’t Mingzhou Group a well-known large group? Why are we allowed to fly on this crappy plane?”

“That’s right, we are going out to compete on behalf of the Mingzhou Group! Why don’t we get a Boeing 707 special plane for us, and let us squeeze into this crappy cargo plane?”

 A group of players started to complain.

This is not a broken cargo plane, this is the most advanced An-225 in the world. This aircraft is the pride of Mingzhou Group! The cost of gas for one flight is astronomical, but these people in front of me still don't buy it.

 It's like letting them sit on a bus worth a million dollars, and they will be very dissatisfied. A Santana worth 200,000 yuan will make them feel high-end and respectable.

"Everyone, hurry up and get on the plane. Mr. Qin will take off with us this time. Mr. Qin doesn't dislike this plane. Can you be better than Mr. Qin?" one person said.

His face was still green and he was a young man, but his words had an effect. After hearing his words to dissuade these uncle-like players, they could only put back their complaints.

“Humph, Huang Jianxiang, you know how to flatter the leader.” Someone gave him a complaining look.

Last year, the America's Cup football was in full swing. In addition to the veteran Sun Zhengping and Han Qiaosheng, CCTV's commentators also introduced a newcomer, Huang Jianxiang, who has only been working for a year, so , the national footballers didn't sell him at all.

Hearing someone sarcastic, Huang Jianxiang could only smile bitterly. The less capable he is, the greater his temper.

This time I went to participate in a friendly match. As a team leader and commentator, I didn’t know how to explain.

 When the players got on the plane, Huang Jianxiang was about to get on too. In the distance, a Mercedes-Benz G drove over. As soon as he saw the car, he knew that it was Mr. Qin who was here.

Behind the Mercedes-Benz G, there was also a bus. Didn’t Mr. Qin say he was going to have a friendly match this time? Why do you bring so many?

 When rich people go out, they are probably surrounded by people, right? Huang Jianxiang didn't dare to say anything else and went up to say hello.

“Are you all here?” Qin Tao asked with a smile.

“We are all here, including the substitutes, a total of thirteen players, plus the coach, and me, a total of fifteen people.”

 Qin Tao nodded and walked up.

The An-225 transport aircraft is very huge. The lower part is a cargo compartment with a pear cross-section. The upper part is behind the cockpit and there is a section of passenger cabin to facilitate the transportation of some passengers. However, because it is not a specialized passenger aircraft, this section of the cabin is not There are no portholes, so people will feel uncomfortable after entering.

At this time, the players had found their seats and sat down, but obviously the expressions on their faces were still a little dissatisfied. Even before Qin Tao came up, the discussions inside could be heard.

Qin Tao glanced at them, and these people quickly stood up and greeted Qin Tao.

 “Hello, Mr. Qin!”

 “Hello, Mr. Qin!”

No matter what they complained about just now, now that they saw Qin Tao, they immediately took back their complaints. No matter how much aura they had, they would all be eclipsed in front of Qin Tao.

Qin Tao nodded: "Well, hello everyone. This time we go out to play a friendly match and show our style." Qin Tao said: "As long as you don't lose, Mingzhou Group will reward you all with one million."

one million!

In 1995, one million was still quite high. Take this year's salary slip for the players of the Huating Shenhua team in the League A as an example. Fan **, the captain of the national team, had a monthly salary of 2,500 yuan. The main player's salary is 2,000 yuan, Shenhua's salary is 1,800 yuan, and the lowest level is 1,000 yuan. As Shenhua's head coach, Xu **'s monthly salary is only 3,000 yuan.

Of course, in this era when the average salary is 500 yuan, this is definitely a high salary.

So, when Qin Tao said that the bonus of one million was coming, everyone opened their eyes wide. This time they went out to play a friendly match. Was the bonus too high?

“As long as we don’t lose, for every goal we score, we will add one million yuan, which will be RMB.” Qin Tao said.

 Score and get money!

“Mr. Qin, please rest assured, we will do our best!”

“That’s right, even if we’re disabled from kicking, we’ll do it!”

These people have completely forgotten the complaints they just made. I thought I could compete with the national team and be at the top level in Asia.

“By the way, who are we playing against?” Captain Fan Yaodong asked excitedly.

“What is it? I don’t remember clearly, Zhengyang, which team is it?” Qin Tao looked at the secretary behind him.

 “It’s Gremio.”

What?

 When they heard about their opponents, the hope in everyone’s eyes disappeared.

This is one of the strongest teams in football country! Can you not lose against this kind of team? Don't lose too badly, okay?

 Qin Tao looked at the expressions of these people and knew what they were thinking. Huh, with such a mentality, it would be damned if he could win.

Show the courage to draw a sword. We are all raised by father and mother. They carry one head on two shoulders. What is there to be afraid of?

“It doesn’t matter what team it is, you guys just have to play football. Our Mingzhou Group has bought insurance for you, and the insurance amount for everyone is one million.” Qin Tao said.

This is really going to make them risk their lives!

 None of these people spoke.

Qin Tao walked to the front. He had other things to do. After all, running to engage in a friendly match was a drunkard's intention and not the wine!

 It is not easy to open up the market in North America and Europe, that is, just wandering around Asia, Africa and Latin America. Until now, Latin America is still an unexplored virgin land.

There are three major naval powers in Latin America. The Ribbon Nation was once a maritime power, but it slowly declined. After that, the Crying Nation gradually became stronger and was even the first in Latin America to have an aircraft carrier. However, in the war in the 1980s, all the glory was lost. disappeared, and then started walking downhill.

 Now, if we want to say that Latin America has the strongest maritime power, it is the football country.

　　After the Weeping Country purchased an aircraft carrier, the Football Country was not to be outdone. It purchased the "Avenger" among the "Giant" class aircraft carriers from the United Kingdom and renamed it the "Minas Gerais".

 However, after all, this is just an old aircraft carrier from World War II. In order to make it function, the football country spent US$9 million in procurement fees and another US$27 million in renovation funds.

 It also looked very powerful at the time. It was equipped with a BS5 steam catapult and a Fenier optical landing assist system, and could be equipped with more than 10 AF-1A "Skyhawk" carrier-based attack aircraft.

 However, although the football country has transformed its aircraft carrier, it does not have enough funds to equip it with modern carrier-based aircraft. In the past, it had always relied on propeller-driven S-2 anti-submarine aircraft and helicopters to make up the money.

This World War II-era aircraft carrier is too old. Although modernization began in 1991, it is still too old and does not have modern combat capabilities. Therefore, football countries have also begun to look for new aircraft carriers around the world. .

However, with their national strength, they will definitely not be able to purchase brand new aircraft carriers, and there are not many second-hand aircraft carriers in the world, so they do not have many opportunities to choose from.

The person who presided over this project was the naval leader of the football country, Sagastres. He had one of his most trusted subordinates, called Irges, and this Irges was a major shareholder of the Gremio team!

As long as circumstances permit, Irges will go to the game. According to the arrangement, the game happens to be on a Sunday, so Irges will most likely go to the game, and then we can meet up naturally.

We are not here to sell aircraft carriers, we are just here to take the team to participate in the competition. After meeting Irges, we couldn’t bear to see them being deceived, so we just wanted to talk about the shortcomings of French second-hand aircraft carriers.

 You have no other choice? Then take a look at the products of our Mingzhou Group!

 This was Qin Tao's booking process, but he didn't expect that his schedule would be disrupted as soon as he got off the plane.

When the An-225 landed, the entire airport was cleared, and then it was towed to the most remote corner to avoid conflicts with other aircraft. After the plane stopped, Qin Tao heard the sound before he even got off the plane. The sound of the military band came from below, and the music played was actually the familiar melody of the motherland.

what happened?

There were no portholes on the plane, so Qin Tao could only walk towards the cabin door suspiciously. When he blocked the first ray of sunshine from Latin America with his hand, he saw the military band on the lawn and a large group of people welcoming him there.

“President Qin, welcome to this ancient country of ours.” Facing us, a man in military uniform said, “My name is Irges, and I’m here to greet you.”

Originally, I wanted to create a chance for a chance encounter, but unexpectedly, the other party actually came to the airport to greet me!

“It’s a great honor.” Qin Tao said: “Our Mingzhou Group’s football team wants to come here to learn about football skills.”

At this time, Qin Tao was a little embarrassed.

"Of course. As one of the owners of the Gremio team, I welcome your arrival." Irges said: "In addition to discussing football skills, we can also communicate with each other about everything else."

 So generous?

 Irges looked at the An-225 transport plane: "We are all guessing what treasures are in the belly of this plane."

 Qin Tao suddenly realized.

Although they came here under the banner of a friendly match, this plane revealed their purpose of coming here.

If it is just a competition, then just rent an ordinary passenger plane. Even if the An-225 is owned by the Mingzhou Group, the fuel cost for a flight is more expensive than renting other aircraft.

 The reason why this kind of aircraft is used is of course to facilitate the transportation of a lot of things!

 What is in the huge belly of this plane?

 At the beginning, the An-225 went to Malaysia to participate in the International Defense Exhibition, but it transported a lot of good things!

 It is completely different from when Mingzhou Group just started.

 When it first started, who knew about Mingzhou Group? If you don’t try to build a relationship, the customer won’t know you at all!

What now?

 Let’s not talk about civilian ships such as natural gas ships. In terms of warships, missile speedboats, frigates, destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines, everything under the Mingzhou Group is already complete!

 At the beginning of the year, who in the world didn’t know about the twists and turns of purchasing Varyag, and later the amazing purchase of Glorious Grade? Even if you are not in the circle, everyone knows that Mingzhou Group is very awesome.

This time, Mr. Qin from the Mingzhou Group came here in person and in an An-225. What is the purpose? Needless to say?

 There’s no need to be secretive, just speak out!

 The naval equipment produced by Mingzhou Group is cheap and of first-class quality!

“We have installed some models in the aircraft, as well as a real aircraft.” Qin Tao said: “If you want to see it, we will assemble it as soon as possible.”

  Models, and actual machines?

 “What is the actual machine?” Irges asked.

“It is a K-8J produced by ourselves, an aircraft specifically designed to take off and land on aircraft carriers. It can not only be used for training, but can also carry bombs and perform attack missions.”

 It costs so much to teach 8J. Of course, it cannot be just for personal use. If it can be sold, that would be even better!

 So far, the football country’s aircraft carriers do not have fixed-wing attack aircraft, so they are just here to promote them.

 As for the prototype?

Although there is only one prototype of Factory 320, the T-45 has been reassembled! Once the cockpit equipment is replaced, all electronic equipment is replaced, and the paint is repainted, it will be a brand new K-8J!

 In later generations, the repair of water-damaged cars was also done by replacing electronic components. The water-damaged aircraft had been dismantled and fully surveyed. During assembly, if all the circuits were replaced, there would be no problem.

(Some readers have previously questioned the depth of water immersion. How can the flesh and blood of deep-sea fish withstand the strong pressure of sea water? Of course, the internal and external pressures are the same. Our plane has the canopy off, and after entering, there is no pressure difference between the inside and outside. Submarines are different. In fact, we humans on the surface of the earth can withstand one atmospheric pressure, which is already very strong, but the pressure inside and outside us is the same.)

 (End of this chapter)