It was not an easy task for the Americans to agree to purchase 20 QAll Defender attack aircraft at one time, which were purely domestically produced. Qi Yiming used a little strategy to win the approval of the Americans.
First, he promised that the design improvement work will be carried out as soon as possible, and the aircraft designed in accordance with the requirements of the United States will be available by the end of the year. Second, the production speed will definitely reach the highest standard. If the US military needs it, Shenghua Company will be able to complete the production of all 20 fighters within 18 months.
Pentagon officials naturally thought it was impossible, but after weighing it up, the U.S. military believed that if the Chinese could really solve these problems so quickly and let the United States get the fighter jets they wanted, then it would hand over the advance contract for 20 fighter jets. It's not a big deal for them. Anyway, domestic companies just research these technologies and it's not a matter of a year or two.
Americans would never have imagined that after Qi Yiming obtained the technical requirements, it took only one month to produce the AlIAB type (Navy version) and AllC type (Marine Corps version) that the United States needs. These two fighters are quite different in appearance from the early version of China's own-use model. Firstly, the wings have been modified to a certain extent. Secondly, the wing skins are made of aramid wave-transmitting composite materials. There are three layers in the wings. The wings are made of absorbing materials and aluminum foil to achieve greater stealth than an all-metal wing. Although the base does not yet have stealth paint, it does have some stealth technologies. Coupled with the reserves for future generations in the database, it is not surprising to develop wings with stealth performance.
Qi Yiming is somewhat worried. These technologies are obviously ahead of the current stealth technology in the United States. After obtaining these technologies, it is likely to promote the premature birth of B2 and B3. However, Qi Yiming thought about it for a while and decided that there was not much to worry about. With the existence of a base, he could go further than the United States, and through his own technology transplantation, he could influence the technological direction of the United States and be more familiar with its technical weaknesses. It's like having your own back door in the American home.
Secondly, the raised straight tail and twin vertical tails of the All attack aircraft are also retained, but the twin vertical tails are tilted at a certain angle to achieve the best stealth effect.
The Navy version of the B-type fuselage is flatter and has simpler fuselage lines to reduce radar reflection. The weapon bay has also been redesigned and optimized so that it can have a maximum of four tons of built-in weapons. With the addition of external weapons, it can carry up to 2 tons of weapons. Tons of ammunition. The Marine version, Type 0B, is wider, and its stealth effect is slightly worse than that of the Navy version. However, the cargo compartment is so large that it can carry up to two soldiers with live ammunition for landing. The cargo compartment of the Marine Corps version also eliminates the lower ramp, but increases the landing capability and adds a tailgate to improve landing capabilities. Qi Yiming even designed a small all-terrain vehicle for this aircraft that is between an attack aircraft and a transport aircraft, which can be carried by this aircraft and can even be airborne. Both models have folding wings for easy deployment on aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
Looking at the newly developed models, Qi Yiming couldn't help but shook his head and said to himself: "The things in the game are indeed impractical but advanced. With the VTOL engine and redesign, both models have become stronger. Its vitality and combat effectiveness have also been greatly improved.¡±
He did not rush to show these two aircraft to the Americans. Instead, he first found his own people from the PL Navy to check and accept them. Navy Commander Li Jing brought a group of naval officers and professionals to have a look. Not long after they tried it, Li Jing patted Qi Yiming on the shoulder and said loudly: "This is a good thing. You gave it to the Air Force before." Those that are neither above nor below have characteristics but not outstanding features. Which of these two models is like it. The version of the attack aircraft has better penetration capability, and the version of the attack transport aircraft has better assault landing effect. Needless to say, the B type gives our navy Let¡¯s get 26, and 100 Type 0Bs.¡±
The commander's tone was as if he went to a breakfast stall and told the shopkeeper, "I want 2 buns stuffed with celery and 1 bun stuffed with chives." Qi Yiming was speechless for a while.
¡° Anyway, they never spend money to get equipment from Qi Yiming, and the maintenance of the equipment is mainly carried out by the base. Even many of the people who operate the equipment are red alert soldiers sent by Qi Yiming. Technical arms such as the Navy have the largest number of Red Alert Soldiers, and Red Alert Soldiers are generally responsible for teaching officers and soldiers within the Navy to familiarize themselves with learning and operating new equipment.
Qi Yiming blinked and asked: "Commander Li, where did your Hainan Airlines get so many pilots? I heard that your Hainan Airlines carried out a reorganization before. What is the result?"
Li Jing replied: "The 20 Tomcats are divided into 4 carrier-based aircraft aviation groups and assigned to 4 naval aviation divisions. 3 J-Vs form 4 carrier-based aircraft aviation groups, mainly assigned to the four naval aviation divisions." On board an amphibious assault ship. Originally, the Flying Leopard fighter bombers were the most eliminated, but now only 20 remain, so HNA is still short of more than a hundred fighters. What I meant before was to fly westward to purchase Leopard HR. It¡¯s an improved version, but your plane looks pretty good, so let¡¯s take some.¡±
The more I listened, the more it sounded like buying groceries, and Qi Yiming became even more helpless. He was also aware of the improvement of Xifei Leopard HR spoon. This aircraft was originally used to deal with the Saudis and was built in a hurry. Although it was finally completed, some engineers who strive for excellence still feel that there are many regrets. Qi Yiming then sent a group of red alert engineersAdd support from the base to help them engage in improvement and upgrading work. In addition, the Air Force's first version of the Leopard B also needs to be modified with AP radar and other things, and it is all done at the same time.
The upgrade of Leopard B is not for domestic needs, but mainly for export needs. As a heavy-duty multi-purpose fighter aircraft modified from a fighter-bomber, the Leopard B's air superiority capabilities are slightly unsatisfactory. Qi Yiming not only plans to rely on Xiaolong to occupy the mid-to-low-end market, he is also interested in the high-end market. Therefore, the new number assigned to the improved Leopard HR scoop is not a domestic number, but the F9 Shadow Leopard.
He did not wonder that the Navy actually wanted this aircraft. He shook his head and said: "Is the upgrade of Leopard B intended to improve Hainan Airlines' air superiority capabilities? Why not install more B14s? At least the same model will have better serviceability."
Li Jing chuckled and said: "We overproduced too many B14s and it would be bad for the United States to know about it. But don't we have enough hidden things now? That's good. Let's be realistic. That AlIA/B type of yours, The ones used by our navy are different from those used by the U.S. Navy. What we pursue is anti-ship capabilities. They are attacking land targets. This aircraft is not very capable of mounting anti-ship missiles, but it is good at stealth penetration. Our navy wants 6 of them. Type 0B is very suitable for the Marine Corps. We want more and get 100. As for the expansion of Bl4, just build us another 180. "
Hainan Airlines is now divided into ship-based aviation units and shore-based aviation units. The ship-based aviation unit is based on the number of ships, and the shore-based aviation unit is divided into 6 naval aviation divisions. The Air Force had previously withdrawn its bomber units from Hainan Airlines, so Hainan Airlines mainly had aircraft types such as fighters, fighter-bombers, and attack aircraft, as well as transport aircraft such as engines and other parts. With the establishment of 6 divisions, equipped with 30 B14s and 20 Tian A6 Qs, the normal division-regiment establishment is definitely insufficient. It needs to be expanded to 4 aviation regiments in one division.
"These things are the Navy's housework. Qi Yiming is in charge of cooking regardless of how others eat. After thinking about it, HNA's request is not too much, so he nodded and agreed to the matter. The Navy version of the Q7 for personal use is positioned as Q, and the Marine version is positioned as Q71.
"It's true that these two types of attack aircraft have become so good after improvements. I'm not willing to give them to the Americans. I'm so confused." Qi Yiming complained to Li Jing beside him.
Li Jingze laughed loudly and said: "What's the matter? I saw the quotation you gave to the Americans. One aircraft costs 34.4 million US dollars, which is almost the same as the price of B14. Even the Americans agreed to this price. You sell it." Add 20 aircraft, plus miscellaneous expenses, it will be 7 billion US dollars, why not sell it?¡±
Qi Yiming chuckled and said slyly: "In order to improve our original model, the US Pentagon gave us 200 million US dollars in research funding, so if you add one more, it will be 800 million."
Li Jing was stunned for a moment and sighed: "U.S. imperialism is rich." He patted Qi Yiming on the shoulder and said with gritted teeth: "If you don't make money, you won't make it in vain."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
After the cooperation between China and the United States regarding the Q attack aircraft was revealed, the United States, under the instruction of some frustrated arms contractors, attacked the government for not considering domestic enterprises and allocating benefits to foreigners. However, such an attack is nothing to the U.S. government. The United States also often imports military products, and after they received the improved model information from Qi Yiming, they moved from intention to must-win. The U.S. Navy suspended the A2 plan with little hope and decided to purchase a total of 2B AllCs produced by Sino-US cooperation. The Marine Corps also immediately stopped the follow-up production plan of the HR spoon and compiled a long-term budget to purchase 12 AllC models.
Qi Yiming's Shenghua will take over the full manufacturing of 20 of them and participate in the subcontracted parts production of the remaining 770 fighters. The most important thing is to provide VTOL engines. This guy is also evil. Each VTOL engine costs US$300,000. A single engine of an airplane costs US$14.4 million, so you can buy a B6
This incident once again provided a good image advertisement for Chinese military products. Later, more countries came to China to discuss military products trade. Saudi Arabia, a super sheep, has reappeared. It has purchased more than 1.6 billion U.S. dollars of military products from China. Saudi Arabia seems to be addicted to it. Originally, after the relationship with the United States eased, they hoped to purchase two more B15C fighters. However, the Saudi Air Force has been replaced by China in recent years. The infiltration and bribery of instructors was extremely serious. After it was reported that the Saudi royal family wanted to purchase more B15 fighters, some pilots of the Saudi Air Force suggested that American aircraft are not as easy to operate as Chinese aircraft and are too expensive. We spent 7.8 billion last time I just bought 30 fighter jets and a lot of other things. Why not buy them from China?
Prince Bandar, who took a huge bribe from Qi Yiming last time, also suggested that China is developing a new generation of Leopard B specifically for us in Saudi Arabia. Our pilots are familiar with this fighter plane, and its evaluation is higher than that of the Bl6, so why not buy it from China again? Take the plane.