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Chapter 505: Little Expert in Carrying Goods (Third update, please subscribe)
To the outside world, Atomic City is a dark secret.

Only a very few people in Nanyang know the existence of this city, and among these very few people, the Air Force Commander is naturally one of them.

After all, the isolated Atomic City relies entirely on airplanes for external communications and material transportation. In order to ensure the supply of materials to the Atomic City, the Air Force even set up a special unit to serve the Atomic City.

"...In order to ensure the safety of scientific researchers in "Area 51", it is very necessary to purchase the "Viscount" passenger aircraft of Vickers Company. The "Viscount" aircraft is equipped with four "Dart" type aircraft developed by Rolls-Royce. The engine life and reliability of the turboprop engine are much more reliable than those of several existing military transport aircraft, and in other aspects it is also very suitable for use on domestic routes."

In the study room of the official residence, Lukwu, the commander of the Nanyang Air Force, looked at the president who was reading the report and said.

"The Air Force's proposal is to purchase 6-8 Viscount aircraft, two of which will be used by the 7th Air Transport Group, and the others will be used by the Borneo Company for domestic routes."

Li Yian nodded slightly while flipping through the report. The "Viscount" aircraft is the world's first turboprop passenger aircraft. Compared with piston propeller aircraft, it has two major advantages: First, it is faster and can reach 576 kilometers. meters/hour; secondly, it can fly higher, making the cruising altitude in the stratosphere, making the ride more comfortable for passengers.

"Of course, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of Area 51, especially the safety of transportation of important personnel. The DC4 currently used is too old. It was produced overtime during the war. If anything happens, , are all unbearable losses for Nanyang."

Listening to Lukwu's concerns about the safety of personnel transportation, Li Yian nodded and said.

"There is indeed a need to improve the means of transport, but sufficient test flights must be carried out before it is put into use."

"Well, this is just one-sided recognition. If you want to get more recognition, you still have to sell the aircraft. Nanyang's size is limited. The air force alone cannot support the aviation industry. Therefore, it must When we go abroad, we should try our best to win over overseas markets.”

Almost next year, MiG-15s and F86s will roar over the Korean Peninsula, thus telling the world that the jet age is coming. Although I don't know if a peninsular war will break out in this world, it has always been Li Yi'an's obsession to use this window period to sell jet fighters to various countries and thereby open up the international market.

After a pause, Lukwu added.

"According to our tests, our FX1 is not only slightly inferior to the F86 in terms of range, but it is also on par with it in terms of climb speed and maneuverability. The powerful firepower given by the two 1mm cannons used by the FX30 is even more incomparable to the F86. Comparatively, I should say...the two are basically on par."

"... After the FX-1 exceeded the speed of sound for the first time in a sprint flight two months ago, the Air Force has now signed a contract with Aerospace Industries to produce 17 pre-production models for comparative testing of different engine types... Most In the second half of next year, the first batch of F1 fighter jets will enter service with the Air Force, and the Air Force is currently making final preparations to receive the jet fighters."

Li Yian nodded slightly and said with a smile.

"The timing is just right. By the way, what were the test flight results of the aircraft? I mean the comparison with the F86."

After a few simple words of advice, Li Yian asked about the development progress of the FX-1 fighter jet.

From the beginning of the design of FX1, the Air Force's technical indicators were aimed at the American F86. Although Nanyang is not equipped with F86 fighter jets, in fact, the U.S. military has not provided F86 fighter jets to any allies until now. However, thanks to the military cooperation between the two parties, Nanyang's pilots trained in the United States have flown the F86 many times.

"next year……"

"And this result has also been recognized by American pilots. Last month, during your visit to the United States, we invited General Boyd and Major Chuck Yeager, the director of the U.S. Air Force Flight Test Center. He was the first The pilots who broke through the speed of sound, they flew the FX-1 fighter jet, and they came up with the same results."

In fact, this is also the reason why the United States is invited to participate in the test. It is not only necessary to strengthen cooperation to track the aviation design trends of the United States, but also to promote its own aircraft through the mouth of the United States.

This is something we learned from the French. Not only does Dassault put "customers first", they are also good at using American exaggeration to sell aircraft. What the U.S. military likes to do most is to exaggerate the strength of its opponents in order to win bonuses from Congress. The US military claims that the performance of the mysterious fighter is far superior to that of the F86, the Mirage is superior to the F4, and the Mirage 2000 is also a ruthless fighter that can compete with the F15. It has only one purpose, which is...Congress, make money!

Under the deception of the military, Congress sent money, and other countries heard that even Uncle Sam said that French products were good, so it must be good, so they all sent money to Dassault. When it comes to advertising, Dassault is still good at it.

When it comes to learning, Nanyang is certainly a good student.

"Your Excellency, overseas markets..."

After thinking about it, Lukwu expressed his concerns and said.

"We have never built an aircraft before, and it may not be easy to open overseas markets. After all, when countries purchase aircraft, they will always give priority to Europe and the United States. Unless our aircraft can experience several actual combats, in actual combat Only after you prove yourself will you be recognized by all countries.”

"That's right, the reputation of a weapon is made by fighting it. Either it will be broken into tatters or it will become famous in one battle!"

Why are Israeli weapons from another world so popular all over the world? Isn’t it because of their reputation on the battlefield in the Middle East? It doesn't matter how much the reputation is. What's important is that they have really built a reputation and sold goods successfully, and the reviews from buyers are pretty good. Even Tangshan has been its big customer for a long time. .

"That's why we need to export weapons to hotspots."

"Hot spots?"

"Yes, it is an area where a war may potentially break out. Not only should we sell aircraft to them, but we can also help them train pilots and even help them establish an air defense command system. This in turn involves the sale of radar command equipment. Compared with the sale of Airplanes, that’s the real big deal.”

In fact, in the arms business, the biggest business has never been the direct export of weapons, but the construction of corresponding systems. Just like Lao Sa in Iraq, during the Iran-Iraq War, with the help of France, Iraq spent nearly 4 billion US dollars to build At that time, it was the most modern comprehensive and integrated strategic air defense system in the Middle East. The entire system included 16 air defense operations centers, 70 interception guidance centers, and more than air defense command and reporting centers.

Although it was finally blown up by the coalition forces during the Gulf War. But an order worth tens of billions of dollars can make more money than simply selling airplanes. Selling airplanes is just the beginning, the important thing is the next system construction!

Lukwu smiled.

"Haha, it seems you have found a good seller!"

"Sellers are easy to find, and Israel is a good buyer. Although there are some unpleasantness, they can fight and bring goods, and...the princely states in South Asia are also good buyers. After this war, they We will definitely strengthen our armaments, just in time to sell them new aircraft.”

After listening to your Excellency talk about business, Lukwu said.

"Your Excellency, now the Indian army has turned the war of aggression into the Patriotic War. I think after the armistice, the first one to strengthen its armaments must be India!"

"Turn the war of aggression into a patriotic war!"

Just one sentence made Li Yian almost burst into laughter.

Perhaps this is the biggest joke he has ever seen. If you fail to invade, you will be invaded. Is there such a country?
Li Yian's mind even recalled how the Indian representative at the UN General Assembly vowed to do so and how he spoke with confidence.

However, now facing this situation, can he say the words he once said again?
"Hey, it's not easy for Ah San right now!"

(End of this chapter)