Chapter 165: Shock! How come your Daxia's air defense weapon looks like the Patriot (two in one)

Long-range unmanned bomber!
Just the word uttered by Zheng Lixing was enough to make the two ambassadors from Saudi Arabia and Persia lose their composure.

I originally thought this might be a "Hongmen Banquet", who would have thought it was actually a welfare distribution?

It’s fine if it’s just a long-range bomber, but why add the word “unmanned” to it?
Doesn’t this mean that it also has the ability of remote-controlled bombing, and its usage scenarios will be greatly improved?

Who wouldn't want this? And who can resist its temptation?
"Academician Zheng, are you really planning to sell this kind of weapon?" Saudi Ambassador Abdul couldn't help but confirm again.

"Yes." Zheng Lixing nodded.

"I want to know what the performance data of this long-range bomber is?"

Ahmed Hassan, who was standing next to him, suppressed his excitement and asked the first question: "How much ammunition can it carry?"

When talking about the performance of a bomber, the most intuitive comparison is its bomb load, followed by its range.

The former determines its bombing capability, and the latter determines its strike range. The combination of the two determines the maximum power that this bomber can exert.

Hear the words.

Zheng Lixing raised his eyebrows and gave Zhang Yuli a look. Isn't this half the battle?
They are not afraid of being asked about its performance, but what they are most afraid of is that people are not interested in this kind of "unmanned bomber", which is the most troublesome thing.

Then, he immediately said: "The normal load capacity of this long-range unmanned bomber is 1.5 tons, and the maximum load capacity is about 2 tons."

This is the preliminary data that the 732 Military Factory had reported to him before, and the actual products produced will not be much different.

In fact, the performance can only be higher, not lower!
When they heard the payload data, both ambassadors frowned instantly.

This data was completely beyond their expectations. It was not that the ammunition load was too high, but that it was ridiculously low.

This is a bomber, but its maximum bomb load is only 2 tons?
You know, it's not surprising that modern aerial bombs weigh hundreds of kilograms or even thousands of kilograms. A single warhead (that is, the warhead) of a giant aerial bomb weighs one or two tons.

With such a small payload, wouldn't it be difficult for it to drop a few bombs? What strategic strike capability does it have? What kind of bomber is it?

It would be better to just launch a few rockets!

"Isn't this ammunition load a bit too low?" Ahmed Hassan curled his lips, looking helpless.

Not to mention compared to conventional bombers with a bomb load of 20 to 30 tons, even compared to ordinary fighter jets, this bomb load is not enough, right?
Third-generation aircraft like the MiG-27 have a payload of more than three or four tons, and the amount would be even higher if externally mounted missiles were included.

This 2-ton bomb load is comparable to that of fighter planes during World War II.

Abdul shook his head. "With such a low ammunition load, I think it's hard to play a big strategic role, right?"

If that were all, Saudi Arabia would not be very interested even in long-range unmanned bombers.

Perhaps, as a friendly strategic partner of Daxia, Saudi Arabia would spend money to buy a few aircraft as decorations to avoid Daxia from losing face.

It seemed that he could see the dissatisfaction in the two people's eyes.

Zheng Lixing took a bite of food, chewed it slowly and said, "Ambassadors, do you think this 2-ton load is too low?"

"It's not that low...it's just..." Abdul was just about to say a few polite words.

"I also think its load capacity is very low. A fighter jet's load capacity is at least five or six tons."

Zheng Lixing took a sip of sake and smiled: "But, did the small drones have a high load capacity before?"

Most small drones can only carry a dozen kilograms or even a few kilograms, but they can still exert great power.

The power of this long-range unmanned bomber will not be reduced due to the reduction of its load capacity.

Zhang Yuli, who was standing aside, listened to these explanations and continued to eat his food. It was not the right time for him to come out yet!
Don't worry.

The fish hasn't taken the bait yet, so give it a walk first!
"However, small drones only need to launch a single attack, so the payload capacity is not that important."

"Even if it only carries a few kilograms, it's enough as long as it can hit the enemy once."

Persian Ambassador Ahmed Hassan considered it more comprehensively, and as they were the first country to apply this weapon, they were naturally quite clear about the role of "small drones".

He waved his hands and said with great dissatisfaction: "But if the bomber lacks the ability to carry bombs...how can it have strategic strike capability?"

If precision sniping is needed, why send bombers? Fighters are enough!

The goal of a bomber is to directly destroy the manpower in the area, such as fortresses, strongholds, production bases and other valuable targets, rather than to snipe and kill individual enemies.

The scope of use of the two is completely different. If the bomber only launches one attack, the cost would be too high!

“Also, range is a huge issue.”

How far can a small drone be controlled remotely? Just a few kilometers!

A bomber with a strike range of only a few kilometers, isn't that a huge joke?
This is not something that will surprise our friendly countries; it is something that will make the whole world laugh.

Listening to this seemingly 'reasonable' statement, Zheng Lixing said bluntly: "What if its cruising range can reach more than 5,000 kilometers?"

Just this sentence made the two ambassadors shudder!
Ahmed Hassan, who had just looked disdainful, was instantly shocked: "Five thousand kilometers of cruising range?"

How many? ?
This drone bomber can have a range of 5,000 kilometers? That's completely different. This drone can directly strike any country in Europe from anywhere in Saudi Arabia and Persia. Even India is within the strike range of this drone bomber.

Before the two could react, Zheng Lixing added: "And this long-range unmanned bomber only costs five million US dollars!"

"If the quantity is large, we at Daxia can give you a 20% discount!"

"Only five million?" Abdul couldn't help but say, "How many stocks do you have in Daxia? We Saudi Arabia will buy two hundred first."

The total amount is only ten billion US dollars, and as the ambassador plenipotentiary, he still has the right to use it.

Just buy two hundred first to see how it goes. As for whether there is a discount or not, Saudi Arabia, which has always been a big buyer of dogs, doesn't care.

After all, what can you buy with five million dollars? Although it may seem like a lot, this amount of money can't even buy an armed helicopter. The price of a third-generation main battle tank is over millions of dollars.

If you want to buy a fighter jet, you can't even afford a third-generation fighter jet with this little money, let alone a fourth-generation fighter jet that costs tens of millions of dollars.

But now we can get a long-range unmanned bomber with a two-ton bomb load and a strike range of more than 5,000 kilometers?

What's the difference between this and giving it away for free? At this price, even if it exploded in the air, he would still praise it, saying that this "firework" was really beautiful!

What's more, this is a drone!
This means that they don't even need to train pilots, they can just have people control it remotely.

A bomber pilot usually costs millions of dollars to train, and only one talent is selected from a million. How much training costs will this save for the Middle East, which has always been in urgent need of pilots?
"We in Persia also want to order one hundred of these long-range unmanned bombers!" Ahmed Hassan said quickly.

Where can they find such a bargain? They can’t afford to lose out!

He is now doubting whether Academician Zheng misread the quotation and said 5000 million US dollars instead of 500 million US dollars!

At this moment.

Zhang Yuli, who had been silent until now, finally spoke: "Mr. Ambassadors, please wait!"

"Since this 'long-range unmanned bomber' is expected to take a long time to be mass-produced, if you place an order for 50 billion US dollars this time, we can also let you buy a set of air defense weapons at half price!"

"After all, if we have strategic strike force, we also need air defense force, right?"

"Anti-aircraft weapons?" Abdul frowned and thought for a long time: "It's your Daxia's HQ-9"

What anti-aircraft weapons are available for purchase in Daxia?

Even the self-developed HQ-9 has many details that are developed based on the experience of the Russian S300.

Then why not buy the S300 directly from the Russians? Maybe the price can be negotiated.

"You can take a look first!" Zhang Yuli smiled and handed over a parameter and a simple drawing: "We in Daxia will be able to deliver this set of weapons next year."

This is the Patriot-PCA-3 air defense weapon previously submitted by the 'Great Wall Watch' organization. After obtaining a complete set of design drawings, it took a year to develop it. This was not too difficult for Daxia, which already had a foundation.

Saudi Arabia and Persia are big customers, and air defense weapons are a way to make big money.

Whether the future 'amphibious assault ships' and 'aircraft carriers' can be produced in large numbers depends on this time!

Even though a set of air defense weapons only costs a few hundred million U.S. dollars, the missiles inside are consumables, costing millions of U.S. dollars each.

Each interception requires dozens of anti-aircraft missiles, which means a constant source of money!
When the two ambassadors saw the parameter descriptions and introductory diagrams on the drawings, they were filled with doubts.

'Why is Daxia's air defense weapon somewhat similar to the Eagle Sauce's Patriot-3?'

But they didn't say this directly.

Even if they step on you, the Eagle Sauce, so what? No one in the world will recognize the so-called "military patent"!
After looking at the price quoted on the drawing, I found that the price for one unit was US$2.5 million, and after cutting the price to half, it would only cost US$ million.

Compared to the US$1.2 billion per unit in the US, it is much cheaper.

Ahmed Hassan's eyes were filled with solemnity: "I want to know what Daxia wants us Persians to do this time."

"What will it cost us to get this 'long-range unmanned bomber' and 'air defense weapon'?"

Nothing is free in this world.

Whether it is the air defense weapon with performance comparable to the 'Patriot-3', or the unmanned bomber, its price can be described as 'cheap'.

Just coming here for the arms trade? That's a bit too grand!

"President Zhang, please speak frankly." Abdul echoed, "Given our relationship, there's no need to be so secretive!"

No one who can hold the position of ambassador plenipotentiary, especially to a country of the level of Daxia, would be a fool.

If it was just an arms trade of weapons and equipment, Daxia would not need to let Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing talk to the two of them. This is totally against common sense.

Judging from past experience, Abdul felt that this should still be about the development of the situation in the Middle East. This might be Daxia's real purpose and the focus of this dinner.

Hear.

Zhang Yuli put away the smile on his face, slowly poured himself a glass of wine, his eyes were sharp: "I need you Saudi Arabia and Persia to hold back Israel and the Eagle Sauce!"

"We must not allow the Eagles to completely control the Middle East. This is in the common interest of all of us."

Must hold back!
Only in this way can we slowly drain the blood of the Eagle Sauce and buy the most precious development time for everyone.

On the contrary, once the Middle East comes to an end, not only will Daxia suffer, but neither Saudi Arabia nor Persia will have a good life.

The world's energy structure will be firmly controlled by the United States, and Israel will gradually erode the entire Arab world.

Just like the person who can sit on the throne in South America, it can only be a 'pious' puppet under the knees of the Eagle Sauce.

"Delay them?" Abdul was confused. "How can we delay them without personally taking action?"

It is currently impossible for Saudi Arabia to intervene personally, and even Persia cannot do so.

After all, once these two Middle Eastern big brothers join the war, it will mean the beginning of the largest Middle East war in history. The entire European and American world will try its best to resist and carry out unprecedented economic and military blockades and attacks.

This is something they simply cannot afford at the moment.

"Then play to your strengths and your expertise."

Zhang Yuli's eyes sparkled, and he immediately said, "If Saudi Arabia has money, why not try to use its 'money power' to hold it back?"

"Persia has the greatest influence in this region, so why can't they send people there?"

Hear this.

The Saudi ambassador suddenly understood something and smiled mysteriously: "I know what to do now."

"I will report to His Excellency the Crown Prince immediately."

Saudi Arabia is not good at fighting wars, but when it comes to spending money, no one on earth can compare to them.

Persia can find the manpower, and they, Saudi Arabia, have money!
With the integration of the two, are you still afraid that they can't hold back a mere "squid"?
Time passes slowly.

In the town of Livermore, inside the main building of LLNL laboratory.

Friday morning.

Lu Ze was holding a cup of coffee in his hand, staring at the screen of his mobile phone, waiting anxiously.

Now, he has one crucial thing, which is to be promoted to a C-level employee.

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