Chapter 274 South African Carver
Spey engine!
The Ata 9k-50 engine has only 60,000N after being modified, but it has only been increased to 70,000N. The SBE engine has as much as more than 90,000N! Moreover, SBE is a turbofan engine with a low fuel consumption rate and has a good reputation internationally.
If such an engine is used to equip one's own sculptor fighter, the performance of the fighter will be greatly improved! Suddenly, a spark of joy appeared in Lieutenant General Dennis's eyes.
If it weren't for international sanctions, they would really want to introduce such engines to equip their own fighter jets.
By the way, how could Pakistan have such an engine? At most, they are used on A-7 attack aircraft, and they are models without afterburners.
"Sorry, I want to ask, why do you have such an engine?" Lieutenant General Dennis asked.
"I can answer, but before I answer, I hope you will answer me a question." Rick said: "What kind of fighter you want to equip this kind of engine?"
"We have no secrets for our friends," Dennis said. "We are preparing to develop an advanced fighter jet, code-named the Engraver Project."
This is not a big secret. After all, it is no longer a secret to invite so many French and Israeli experts.
"There are more than one in the UK who can produce Spbe engines. The UK sells patents in many countries." Rick said: "I can get you any number of engines you need."
Selling the engine! This is also a task assigned by President Mhamad to Rick. He came to South Africa mainly to make money.
Whether it is Pakistan or China, they all need the modification of Spey. Increase the thrust and become a big push. Spey with the middle push has nothing to be kept secret. Just take it out and sell it for money.
South Africa has diamonds, gold, and money. They hire French and Israeli employees, but they spend a lot of money and buy advanced engines. They are certainly willing to pay for them.
After Rick said this, Dennis was prepared in his heart. He immediately thought of the country in Asia. He also introduced patents. This country's relationship with Pakistan is simply a strategic allies. The two sides have recently been building a plateau railway, which is said to be called the New Silk Road.
"If you can really get it, we are willing to buy fifty units at one time," said Dennis.
Buy fifty units at one time! This is a considerable investment. In the South African Air Force's plan, it plans to equip thirty to forty self-developed sculptor fighter jets, and these fifty units are just enough to be used and provide a certain backup.
"Well. If that's the case, we can lower the price." Rick said: "Fifty units, with a total price of 500 million US dollars, what do you think?"
In terms of lion opening, Rick has fully learned the tactics of Mhamad. Now South Africa needs these engines very much, and they have enough funds, asking for a price of 500 million US dollars, and each one is only 10 million US dollars. It is really not high. Now West Airline has been able to produce this engine independently, and the cost should be around 3 million US dollars, which is only twice the profit.
With this money, it is enough to give West Airways complete development costs and mass-produce the modified SBE engine. Moreover, it is also a considerable financial support for West Airways' new project.
After the visit to Mhamad, after the decision of the senior management of China, it finally decided to give up the West's own J-H-7 project, comprehensively survey and map the Tomcat fighter jets, and cooperate with a group of Chengfei technicians to prepare to create a copy of Tomcat fighter jets.
At the same time, Pakistan has also sent a large number of technical personnel to cooperate.
Sure enough, after Rick proposed the price, Lieutenant General Dennis just frowned and said, "I hope you will provide two for us to test first. As long as we can achieve various data from Spey, we will order in full."
Obviously, Dennis is still a little worried about the performance of these Chinese-made SBs, so he needs to test it first.
"Of course it's OK," Rick said. "I can guarantee that these engines are exactly the same as those produced in the UK, but you should also know that this matter must be kept confidential."
"That's certainly." Lieutenant General Dennis said, who had a premonition that after purchasing this batch of engines, the progress of their self-developed fighter jets would be accelerated.
"It's not just about providing the engine, but we can also provide it if you need technical support." Rick continued.
Now, Pakistan has intervened in China's No. 10 aircraft project and jointly developed it. Although Pakistani scientific researchers are supporting roles, they can gain a lot of experience.
If Pakistan sends some technicians to the South African project, it will learn more experience. Moreover, after South Africa became black, it would be too easy for these white technicians to be brought to Pakistan by relationships.
"I'll talk about this later." Dennis didn't feel anything about the technical support he proposed to Pakistan. Pakistan itself does not have any perfect aviation industry, so what technology can it have?
Rick also smiled. The other party was unwilling to do so, so forget it. He had other ways. When the engines were transported, they would definitely need Pakistani technicians to cooperate.
"On the battlefield now, your tanks have performed quite well." Rick said: "Our president originally planned to pull the Leopard 2 tanks that we had just equipped the troops to the Angola battlefield. Now it seems that our Leopard 2 tanks are not needed. Your horn tanks have sounded the horn of attack."
Leopard 2 tank? Although he was born in the Air Force, Dennis also knew that this is a world-famous tank and has always been the number one in the rankings of many magazines. South Africa has no chance to observe the Air Force fighter jets at close range. This tank is Pakistan's own. If it can be brought over and see, it will be of great help to the South African military workers.
"For our ground attack, we also need advanced tanks." Dennis said: "We are willing to pay enough commissions to let your tanks come to our Angora battlefield to help us fight and win."
Anyway, Leopard 2 is also idle in China, so it is a good choice to train Pakistani tank soldiers on the battlefield in Angola, and some people give money. Moreover, exchanges with South Africa's military industry can be opened. Many of the army's things in South Africa's military industry are relatively powerful.
"Okay, I can ask for advice from the country." Rick said.
Islamabad.
"Rick did a good job in South Africa." Mhamad said to the old Arslan on the side: "The battle over Angola has brought us more than a billion dollars in commissions, and now, using our Spey engines, has successfully attracted South African military industry. They asked us to export fifty engines to them, selling for 50 million US dollars."
"Rick is a little young and energetic. If he is a little more mature, it would be even better." Old Arslan said: "That batch of engines is only one billion, and South Africans have to buy them."
"Yes, but there is no need to speak a lot on this lion. There are many things in South Africa, and we are all very interested." Mhamad said.
Rick sold 50 engines, although it was $500 million, and the gains were already great. Now, Pakistan has introduced an overhaul line for the TF30 engine. This overhaul line has been transformed and can also be produced according to the technology from Eastern countries. The blank can also be provided by Eastern countries. The factory can start horsepower and can be built in one year.
"If the Cubans suffer, they will never be willing to fail. The Soviet Union will definitely transport new fighter planes to pass." Old Arslan said: "Their next battle will be even more difficult."
"Yes," said Mhamad. "We have got the exact news that the Soviets dismantled four MiG25s and became scattered pieces, put them in a Soviet cargo ship, and were transported to Angola."
The only one that can pose a threat to Tomcat fighter jets is MiG31. The powerful phased array radar and long-range missiles can restrain Tomcat fighter jets. However, the disadvantage of this fighter jet is that it is too expensive. With the usual Soviet style, this fighter jet will not be exported. After analyzing these two battles, they found that in order to prevent the conflict from escalating, these Tomcat fighters were not equipped with long-range Immortal missiles. All air combat was completed in medium-range and short-range. Therefore, they secretly transported four MiG25s to Angola.
In addition to the MiG25, there are also a batch of MiG23 fighter jets, which fly directly over, which is a means of confusion.
"MiG25?" Old Arslan frowned when he heard Mhamad's words. When the tomcats did not have immortal birds, MiG25 could still pose a threat to them.
Mhamad also knew that in the later Gulf War, Iraq's MiG25 successfully entered the F-15's sight range with four snake-shaped maneuvers. Unfortunately, their missiles were too backward and none of them hit.
"So, we have to deal with these four MiG-25 fighters," said Mhamad. "The best way is to destroy them at sea before they reach Angola!"
"Well, and, we have to be on the far sea." Old Arslan said: "We can't let the Soviets know that we did it."
After all, transporting MiG25 is a civilian ship, and attacking civilian ships is a very bad behavior.
"Yes, leave it to Rick, Rick knows what to do." (To be continued...)
Chapter 274 South African Sculptor:
Chapter completed!