Chapter 888 It’s better to be useless and buy fighter planes from the East

 There must be a purpose in doing things. No matter how good his relationship with Damao is, Qin Tao must still have interests. Qin Tao cannot say that he is causing trouble for Sukhoi, but he must say that he is digging holes for Asan.

 In this case, it makes sense.

“Ah San has caused a lot of trouble for your canal project, and now you naturally have to retaliate. This is of course no problem. I will also help promote it next time, so as to give Ah San more trouble.”

 Qin Tao shook his head: "Nicholas, you are in the navy and are not suitable to come forward. The relationship between Mikoyan Design Bureau and Asan is enough."

During the Red Empire period, Mikoyan Design Bureau exported a large number of fighter aircraft to Asan, and Asan even had a MiG-29 production line. Therefore, Mikoyan Design Bureau approached Asan for joint research and development, which made it easier to gain Asan's trust.

If Nicholas goes, then Asan will be suspicious. After all, Nicholas has a better relationship with Dongfang.

At this time, after hearing Qin Tao's words, Nicholas nodded: "Yes, you are right, I don't care. What do you think, if the MiG 1.44 is successfully built, can it be put on our aircraft carrier?"

Although their aircraft carrier is still in a state of neglect, they have just been equipped with carrier-based aircraft, and they are reluctant to conduct training, but they also have ideals. They know that relying on third-generation aircraft cannot meet the needs of future wars. They must have stealth four generation machine.

It is too difficult to purchase it directly from the East, so we have to manufacture it ourselves. Now, if the MiG 1.44 project is completed, can it be used on aircraft carriers?

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, of course I can, it's necessary!"

Lao Maozi has never specifically developed a carrier-based fixed-wing fighter. Not counting the vertical take-off and landing Yak-38, the carrier-based aircraft they have on hand, such as the Su-33, MiG-29K, Su-25K, etc., are all from land-based aircraft. Fighters have been improved in the past, so if they want to launch the MiG 1.44 project now, they are also full of expectations and hope that this aircraft can be put on the ship.

In comparison, the Sukhoi Design Bureau's stealth aircraft is actually more suitable. After all, it flattened the Su-27 and can be completely transformed in the same way as the Su-33.

However, Qin Tao did not support this plan, otherwise the Navy would support the Sukhoi Design Bureau and the Mikoyan Design Bureau would still be in danger.

The Mikoyan Design Bureau must be supported, and the Sukhoi Design Bureau cannot be left alone.

 “Qin, why are you so sure?” Nicholas was curious.

"Because in the future, we will also have carrier-based aircraft with similar appearance on board. If we can, of course you can, too. However, this is still a secret, so I can't tell you too much. You are my friend, that's why I'm saying this of."

Nicholas was moved for a while.

Qin Tao is of course talking about the J-20 being put on the ship. Relevant domestic units are already engaged in research and development and have demonstrated that there is no problem with the J-20 being put on the ship. Since the Rafale can be put on the ship, of course the J-20 can also be put on the ship. The Navy’s carrier-based opportunities More and more abundant.

As long as you board the ship in the future, the outside world will definitely discover it. This secret cannot be hidden. Now that I have told Nikolai in advance, it can also let Nikolai know that no matter how the situation changes, we are all good friends and good friends forever. , Qin Tao will tell him a lot of things that should be said and things that should not be said.

Looking at Nicholas's expression, Qin Tao knew that his goal had been achieved.

“Our navy also needs stealth aircraft. It seems that the navy must support the Mikoyan Design Bureau project.” Nicholas made up his mind.

 The news reached the Sukhoi Design Bureau, and Simonov became popular immediately.

"This Mr. Qin, who had such a good relationship with us at the beginning, actually turned around to help Mikoyan Design Bureau, and he still used the plan he provided us at the beginning! Looking for Asan to invest, huh, they thought Asan's money was so easy to deceive. ?"

Sukhoi Design Bureau was also working on stealth aircraft. It initially cooperated with the 601 Institute, but soon after, it disliked the 601 Institute for being too dishonest. When it came to Qin Tao, Qin Tao proposed the idea of ​​​​investing in Asan.

They looked for her at that time, but Asan didn’t agree at all. Asan was rich, but he couldn’t be deceived again and again.

“Mr. Qin gave the Mikoyan Design Bureau an idea to follow the path of joint development, share technology, and allow Asan to produce or even export it. The model is similar to the Eastern Xiaolong fighter.”

"Produce it yourself and export it? Who dares to buy the aircraft produced by Asan? If they just repair the aircraft, they will become a widow manufacturing machine." Simonov said angrily: "This is simply impossible! Wait, Did they plan to deceive Ah San from the beginning?"

 “Yes, it’s very possible!”

"Humph, their Mikoyan Design Bureau can do it, and so can we. Asan should know that now we, Sukhoi, are the most powerful, and only we can complete the research and development of this kind of aircraft." An assistant said with a dark face: "Simonov Sir, I will go to New Delhi immediately!"

"No, no." Simonov shook his head: "Now, our T-50 is trying to get investment from the military. At this critical moment, if we go to Asan to cooperate, the military will probably not give it." We allocated funds.”

Although the MiG 1.44 has made its first flight, it has many problems, especially its lack of stealth capability. Therefore, it is not favored by the military. Their Sukhoi Design Bureau's plan should be the easiest to win approval from their superiors, thus gaining their support. invest.

 So, Mikoyan Design Bureau can play those tricks to deceive Asan's investment, but they can't. Once they cooperate with outsiders, they lose their secrets. After leaving out the 601 Institute, they only have one research and development unit for the T-50, and they can no longer cause trouble now.

 “Then we just endure it like this?”

"Of course not, I'll go find Mr. Qin!" Simonov's eyes were gloomy.

Although Simonov was angry, when he saw Qin Tao at Nikolai's official residence the next day, Simonov was all smiles.

"Mr. Qin, I heard that you are coming to Moscow. Why didn't you inform me in advance? I will arrange the entire trip for you and you will not spend a penny." Simonov held Qin Tao's hand: "You are our Sukhoi "Old friend of the design bureau, when you were purchasing fighter aircraft ten years ago, you gave up Mikoyan products and chose our Su-27. Our great friendship started from that time and continues to this day."

“Yes, our friendship will last forever.” Qin Tao said, “Come in and sit down, what can I do?”

Nicholas went to work early in the morning. It was probably about the drunkard last night. He had to investigate in detail. The mansion was very quiet.

"Mr. Qin, you were very supportive of our development of stealth aircraft at the beginning, and you also proposed to let the 601 Research Institute cooperate with us in research and development. Later, when we met at the air show, you were still very supportive of us. What about now? Have you changed your attitude? Our attitude?”

"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "I have always supported you mentally."

 No wonder the Mikoyan Design Bureau cannot compete with Sukhoi. There are traitors within them. No matter what decision they make, the Sukhoi Design Bureau will know everything about it. How can they play it?

“Mr. Qin, do you also support Mikoyan Design Bureau?”

 Qin Tao did not hesitate: "Of course."

certainly? Mr. Qin actually admitted it?

"Whether it is the Mikoyan Design Bureau or the Sukhoi Design Bureau, they are the best institutions in the country. Nikolai and I passed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau last night and took a look around. Then, we saw their general manager. Master Smetanikov is pointing a gun at his own mouth. The once glorious Mikoyan Design Bureau has fallen to this point. How can I bear it." Qin Tao said: "Even as opponents, you will Can you bear to watch such a scene happen? This is the tragedy of the entire era."

 Simonov was surprised: “Smetanikov wants to commit suicide?”

"That's right, because there are no projects and because wages cannot be paid." Qin Tao said: "Although you have been fighting openly and secretly for many years, I think you don't want to see this scene, right? Mr. Simonov, you should listen Have you ever told the story between Coca-Cola and Pepsi?”

Simonov nodded: "I understand, Mr. Qin, we are still too arrogant."

"As long as one company is strong, it is not really strong. Only when all institutions are as strong as they were during the Red Empire and form a good competition mechanism, can you be considered to have returned to the peak period of the past. Of course, this requires a lot of effort. I just I helped out when needed, and I just provided some suggestions. These suggestions were originally given to you. There is no need for you to have such a strong reaction and come to me to accuse me, right?"

Simonov was a little embarrassed: "Of course not, Mr. Qin, you misunderstood. Why did we come to you to ask questions? I just came to visit you."

"Well, how is the development of your fourth-generation stealth aircraft?" Qin Tao said: "Although I have given some ideas to the Mikoyan Design Bureau, I guess it will not affect you, right? Is your prototype Is it time for a test flight?"

Simonov nodded: "Well, of course we are making faster progress than the Mikoyan Design Bureau. The prototype is being built. We will definitely complete the research and development first and finalize the equipment for the troops."

"Fourth-generation aircraft require a lot of new technologies, especially electronic equipment. Without a phased array radar, you can't go out to meet people. If you have needs in these aspects, you can come to us and we can help you. Providing advanced technology, in terms of shipborne radar, we provide some components of phased array radar," Qin Tao said.

"Well, these are the matters of our supporting factory. If they need it, they will purchase it from you." Simonov has long heard that while Fazolong is purchasing shipborne radar components, it has also purchased several Equipped with airborne radar components, their prototype does not have to worry about avionics equipment.

"When you were building the Su-27, it was hampered by radar. I hope this new fourth-generation aircraft will not be hampered by radar." Qin Tao said: "There are also other technologies, such as cockpit head-up displays and LCD displays. You can also come to us to purchase things like that.”

Fighter HUDs in developed countries have long since transitioned to diffractive HUDs, which are large and green. Lao Maozi's Su-57 began by purchasing French diffraction HUDs. Later, France stopped selling them and replaced them with the old refractive HUDs. , as long as it works, they don’t care so much.

Now Qin Tao hopes that they can cooperate more with Dongfang. After all, both parties have the same interests and there will be no situation where they will not sell parts to them.

 “Thank you, Mr. Qin.” Simonov nodded.

 Whether purchasing or not, Mr. Qin is indeed considering them, and this statement is enough.

"Production is one generation, test flight is one generation, and pre-research is one generation." Qin Tao continued: "This is the correct law of aviation scientific research. Since your fourth-generation stealth aircraft is about to be tested, the research and development of the next-generation aircraft has also begun. ?Don’t fall behind in this aspect.”

 Simonov's eyes saw the shadow of the White Emperor aerospace plane. It had a sci-fi appearance and looked unbelievable. It was a product that could be made by Earth's technology. They had never been involved in an aircraft of this level.

Hearing Qin Tao say this at this time, he was a little embarrassed: "At present, our energy is limited, and we can only complete the research and development of ordinary fourth-generation aircraft. As for more advanced aerospace aircraft, we need to wait until later."

Qin Tao shook his head: "How can this be done? You will fall behind! Your Sukhoi Design Bureau is the most important design bureau in Mao and has the best economic situation. At this time, you must show your responsibility. .”

Xu Zhengyang on the side did not speak, but he was like a mirror in his heart. Mr. Qin, by deceiving him like this, certainly hoped that Sukhoi Design Bureau would waste a lot of money on a non-existent project and make Sukhoi Design Bureau unable to recover.

Mikoyan, Sukhoi, all these design bureaus should be closed down. In the future, if Mao needs fighter planes, just buy them from the East. If you don’t have funds, you can also exchange them with resources, coal, oil, wood, whatever you want. .

At this moment, Xu Zhengyang's cell phone vibrated again. He took it out and looked at it with joy on his face: "Mr. Qin, the canal in Siam is finally going to be connected. You are invited to attend the opening ceremony."

 Through it?

Qin Tao also had a burst of excitement on his face: "It's great to have completed the task ahead of schedule. We have completed the canal before the rainy season. Next, we will have a closer maritime transportation line!"

Simonov also smiled: "Congratulations."

“Well, Mr. Simonov, I have to go over to attend the opening ceremony. We can only say goodbye for now. By the way, do you have any other ideas?”

Simonov originally came here to protest, but now he has nothing to protest. Naturally, he has no ideas. He shook his head: "Mr. Qin, thank you for your opinion. While we are developing the fourth-generation aircraft, we will also start to consider it." For fifth-generation aircraft, if we need to purchase parts from you in the future, we will send you an application. We don’t have any other needs for the time being.”

The two held hands together: "Mr. Simonov, please believe that we are your forever good friends, and our friendship will last forever."

"That's right, without Dongfang, our Sukhoi Design Bureau would not be where it is now." Simonov was also very emotional. He also remembered that back then, the Red Empire had just collapsed, and their Sukhoi Design Bureau still couldn't pay wages. It was the order from the Orientals that saved the entire Komsomolsk City. Although they no longer cooperate, the kindness from back then cannot be forgotten.

The two shook hands warmly and said goodbye. Qin Tao called Nikolai on the way to the airport, and then took a plane to leave Moscow and go directly to Siam.

Even if there were some minor incidents in Moscow, no one would stop Qin Tao from going to Siam. After all, the construction of the canal was of great significance. At this important moment when the canal was connected, Qin Tao had to go and attend the ceremony in person.

Of course, security work must be done well.

When Qin Tao got off the plane, in addition to seeing Lakul and others who came to greet him, he also saw several tanks and armored vehicles parked next to the airport.

Two of them are 69 tanks with spherical turrets and long 100mm barrels. The other three, although they are also tracked vehicles, have only an anti-aircraft machine gun on the top and no other weapons. The body is wide, like a ship hull. Similarly, the track layout of five pairs of road wheels can be seen from the side.

 You can tell the model of the vehicle by looking at the road wheels: Type 85 tracked armored personnel carrier.

"Mr. Qin, the road there is a bit muddy, and some high-end cars can't pass it, so we decided to use a Marine Corps armored vehicle to send you there. I hope you don't mind it," Rakul said to Qin Tao.

Qin Tao nodded: "It doesn't matter. I've never ridden in this kind of car, so it's a unique experience. By the way, this kind of car is made in the East, right?"

“Yes, we also have another M113 in China, but it is too old and not suitable for you to ride. This batch of YW531H armored vehicles was purchased some time ago. It has advanced performance and ensures that it will not get stuck on the road.” Rakul said.

The model he mentioned was a foreign trade number, and the one for domestic use was Type 85. When Qin Tao walked to the back door and looked inside, he couldn't help but sigh: "Lakul, it's not that I can't endure hardships, you don't have to be like this. luxury."

The outside just looks like an ordinary Type 85 armored vehicle, but the inside is unique. The small horse-like seats used by soldiers have been removed, and the inside is completely covered with leather interiors. There are two rows of large sofas, modified to look like a high-end stretch sedan. There is still a starry sky ceiling above the head, and the light is shining inside. I don't know if it is inlaid with diamonds. Moreover, there are two gorgeous women inside, but considering the customs here, they are not necessarily women.

"Although this car was specially modified for you, senior personnel can ride it when they go out for inspections in the future. It is not a luxury. Qin, come up." Lakul said.

Qin Tao frowned: "Can these two come down?"

"Mr. Qin, this is a specially invited service staff. You can experience various services in the car..." Rakul hesitated.

“We have to do a lot of things in the car and talk about some secrets, so it’s not suitable for outsiders to be present.”

 Lakul nodded and let the two people inside get down.

Qin Tao walked in with Xu Zhengyang, and Rakul also brought a bodyguard in, eliminating the two women originally inside. There were four people in total, and the space seemed very spacious.

This kind of armored vehicle originally made a lot of noise, but this one made no noise when driving. It was obvious that special noise reduction processing had been carried out, and the driving was also very smooth. It is estimated that the suspension system has also been replaced.

Xu Zhengyang sat there, sighing that the weapons of the army could be so luxurious.

As a soldier, Xu Zhengyang has ridden in many armored vehicles. The early one was the Type 63 armored vehicle. That thing was simply an iron coffin, and there was no sense of comfort sitting in it. Later, when it was improved to the Type 85, the original four 760 mm single load-bearing vehicles were The wheels were changed to five 650 mm double road wheels, and the previous rocking shock absorbers were changed to cylinder shock absorbers. At the same time, the overall length of the car body was increased by 649 mm, and the engine was also changed to a Deutz 8-cylinder wind turbine. Cold turbocharged diesel engine, when he sat on it for the first time, he felt very comfortable and was impressed by the advancement of technology.

What now? Look at the luxurious armored vehicles in front of you. They are not of the same level at all.

“Lakul, are things not going well recently?” Qin Tao asked.

"Of course not." Rakul shook his head: "The recent situation is very good. I just received your request to strengthen security measures. I heard that you encountered an accident in Moscow. In order to prevent someone from jumping over the wall, we will follow the highest security measures. standards. The construction of our canal has offended many people, and they will also regard you as a thorn in their side. Of course we have to protect your safety. We originally planned to use helicopters, but thought helicopters were unsafe, so we used armored vehicles. However, There were helicopters overhead too.”

You can't see the sky from here, but you can hear it on the radio. Two armed helicopters are already hovering overhead, protecting them at all times. This kind of security measure makes Qin Tao inexplicably think of those warlords in Africa.

"In this period of time, we have never encountered any conspiracy to interfere with our construction of the canal, but we still have to be careful. They are likely to take action after the canal is opened." Qin Tao said: "In order to hinder the navigation of our canal, those people may By blocking the waterway, we will suffer."

 Although the person who made the suggestion has been killed, who can guarantee that those guys will stop? Things in the business world are too complicated, especially things like stealing a country's business.

LaCour nodded: "We will pay close attention. Except for the cargo ships from the East, other cargo ships passing through the canal are either guaranteed by the state or pay high deposits to avoid this happening."

“These are just preparations for a rainy day. At the same time, I think a conclusion needs to be publicized internationally.”

 “What conclusion?”

“Our canal is easily blocked, but so is the Strait of Malacca.”

There is a thousand days to be a thief, but there is no thousand days to guard against thieves. Instead of being wary of the other party suddenly trying to block the waterway every day, it is better to tell the other party openly that if you dare to block our canal, we will dare to block yours!

“The Strait of Malacca is also prone to blockage?” Lakour felt a little curious.

The Suez Canal has been blocked many times, but it seems that the Strait of Malacca has never been blocked in history!

Compared to the width of a few hundred meters of artificially dug canals, the natural Strait of Malacca is still very wide. The narrowest place is the waterway in the southern part of the Strait of Malacca near Singapore. Even so, the width is 37 kilometers.

 Can such a wide place be blocked?

 (End of this chapter)