Rebirth of Military Workers

Chapter 876

“Isn’t it yet at work?” Ibrahim was pleased to see that Xie Kai was going to take him to the workshop. What time was it?

It’s just dawn.

Xie Kai is not at all embarrassed, even if I just said that it is not working time.

When the interest comes, it is always working time, isn’t it?

“They are rushing work day and night. Designers and developers usually eat and drink in the design room, and they spend all of their time at work. And I can enter work at any time.” Xie Kai said shamelessly To.

“As long as there is money to make?” Ibrahim couldn’t help but despised Xie Kai.

Xie Kai didn’t care, “General, no matter how much money I earn, it belongs to the country, and I personally don’t have any commission or anything. But you, if you get a good thing, you will definitely be rewarded by the president when you go back?”

Ibrahim also said nothing.

Since Xie Kai wants to take them to visit the new fighter production line and see the Super-7B that has not yet made its first flight, Ibrahim will naturally not only go with Harry Mossan, but with the entire team.

Whether China’s fighter planes are suitable for Iraq needs everyone’s assessment to know.

“Minister, the performance of Chinese fighter jets is backward. Even if the price is low, it may not be suitable for our use.” Harry Mossang was a little worried. “The President’s request is the world’s advanced three-generation fighter…”

“Let’s talk about it after reading, no one knows if it suits our needs, isn’t it?” Ibrahim said as he went back to his room.

Xie Kai didn’t make any other preparations, and communicated with Wang Guilin. Wang Guilin contacted the Super-7 team in advance and went to the workshop again today.

Before getting to work at 8 o’clock, the group of people drove into the tightly guarded factory area under the leadership of Xiong Hongyuan, who had rushed over in advance of the news.

In the past few years, J-7s have continued to be sold out, and many foreigners have often visited the workshop. The cadres and employees of the 132 factory were not surprised by the group of foreigners who entered the workshop so early.

The Super-7A in the assembly shop did not arouse much interest from Iraqis.

However, for the simultaneous production of dozens of fighters of different models in the workshop, the envy revealed in the eyes of the Iraqis cannot be faked.

Iraq established its own aviation industry company, and the Assad-25 factory not far from Baghdad was given a heavy responsibility by President Otto.

But they did not produce fighters.

With Iraq’s own domestic technology and designers, there is no way to create a complete system for the aviation manufacturing industry.

Even the introduction of core components for self-production, aerodynamic layout, shape design, overall structure and other technical issues cannot be solved by Iraq’s almost basic aviation system.

The Super-7A fighter has a weird appearance and aerodynamic layout, and its performance is not outstanding. The only attractive thing is that China is willing to sell production technology, but it does not fascinate the Iraqis too much.

Xie Kai didn’t give much introduction either, only the technical staff arranged by Huo Haiyuan introduced the performance and characteristics of the fighter.

Until they saw Super-7B, the breathing of the Iraqis became hurried.

Especially after hearing about the performance of this fighter, the eyes of all Iraqis became red.

“Thank you, can you sell the technology of this fighter?” Ibrahim’s voice trembled a little.

The third-generation fighters of the Western standard, the fourth-generation fighters of the Soviet Union!

The use of more than four-degree fly-by-wire systems, more advanced radar and avionics systems, and digital control systems are undoubtedly not the standards of the world’s most advanced generation of fighters.

Multi-purpose mission mode, mount different weapons to perform different missions, air, ground, ship, etc…

“This is a dual-engine version of Super-7A.” Xie Kai didn’t say whether to sell or not. “Although it is just adding an engine, the performance of the fighter has improved a lot.”

“We want super-7B production technology.”

The Iraqis made it clear.

They don’t look down on Super-7A, but Super-7B can talk about it.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“It’s not yet the first flight. Whether it meets our expectations or whether it differs from the theoretical design is unclear.” Xie Kai introduced various situations.

The attitude is obvious, not that we don’t want to sell, but that we are currently unable to determine whether the performance meets expectations.

In line with the principle of taking care of customers, this thing cannot be sold now.

“Thanks, we are friends.”

“General, I didn’t say that we are not friends. Really, out of the principle of being responsible to friends, we really can’t sell this fighter to you now.” Xie Kai had a plan in his mind, “but before, Your country can also make preparations first.”

“What preparations?” Harry Mossan was already a little tired of Xie Kai’s shameless behavior.

Originally, the two parties can communicate happily because there are no additional conditions. If they are interested, the other party is willing to sell, and the price can be negotiated and the contract can be directly signed.

Fortunately now, the damn Chinese keep raising the threshold and increasing the conditions.

“Because the avionics system and even the power system of the Super-7A fighter aircraft are the same as the Super-7B, the entire Super-7B is an upgrade of the Super-7A. Your country can completely base on the Super-7A. Establish a production line…” After all, Xie Kai is still going to sell Super-7A.

It’s not that Super-7B can’t be sold, but no one is sure when it will fly for the first time. Many technologies are not available.

When the Iraqis heard this, they were immediately unhappy.

“Thank you, we don’t need so many advanced trainers!” Ibrahim looked serious, “What we need is a fighter with advanced performance!”

Super-7A has the function of a fighter, after all, it is still a little worse.

The ammunition carried is small, the range is short, and the air maneuverability is too weak.

“General, one production line can produce two types of fighters! Our fighter aircraft uses the same RD-33 engine as the Soviet MiG-29. The startup layout is very different from that of the MiG-29 and is more advanced, so , The performance should be better, the dual-engine Super-7B not only has a maximum take-off weight of more than 24 tons, but also greatly improves the range and combat radius… The fire control radar is computer-assisted, and the missiles used are also specially developed. …”

“Because of this, we need such a fighter production technology!” Ibrahim emphasized, “Xie Kai, let’s make a price. As long as the price is not excessive, you can talk about it.”

“General, I think you should first understand the difference between single-shot and double-shot.” Xie Kai did not offer a price.

He didn’t know what price Super-7B could sell.

Originally, I didn’t think about selling it, but it was just going to be used by the Air Force.

Now for the domestically-made engine, for the future of the turbofan-6 and the engine with more funds, it has to be sold.

Ibrahim and his party were patient and heard the difference between the single-shot and double-shot versions.

To be honest, the two engines have some differences in appearance and aerodynamic layout, and there is not much difference between the internal avionics system and the fire control radar or even combat weapons.

Through Super-7B, and then to understand Super-7A, the Iraqis found that as long as the upgrade, Super-7A can become Super-7B, so there is no resistance to the introduction of Super-7A production technology first.

No conflict, it’s easy to say.

Xie Kai did not add any conditions, nor even talked about anything else, just telling the Iraqis what the contract was negotiated by the Egyptians.

“Only 80 Super-7A will sell production technology and production line?” Ibrahim was a little unbelievable, “Thanks, 800 million U.S. dollars, you only sold the fighter production line!”

“Yes. Of course, according to this, your country can prepare 80 more engines first, and then when our technology is mature, we can directly assemble Super-7B…Of course, you can also assemble Super-7A and train pilots first…” Xie Kai is like a devil who wants the other party to give his soul to himself.

Follow the temptation.

When the Iraqis thought about it, it seemed to make sense.

Part of the Super-7A will be produced first, and then it can be directly upgraded to Super-7B, which is much better than doing Super-7B directly.

Technology and experience cannot be bought with money.

“What about the price of Super-7B?” Ibrahim is most afraid of Xie Kai’s temporary price increase at that time.

The price is too high, it is absolutely impossible to purchase.

“It won’t exceed US$20 million per aircraft.” Xie Kai said, “Relatively over -7A, it’s just the addition of an engine and the expansion of some mechanical parts. There is still not much difference in general.”

There is no need to change the avionics system, fire control radar, etc., especially this is the export version of foreign trade.

One engine is used to propel the entire fighter plane, and the thrust generated is not enough. For two engines, although the weight of the aircraft has increased a lot, the RD-33 can reach a thrust-to-weight ratio of 6.62 in the delivery state. Add an engine and the fighter itself. The weight will not increase too much.

The extra load can be used to carry more weapons, ammunition and fuel, and increase the combat radius and combat performance.

“Super-7B can’t sign a contract now?”

What the Iraqis care about is the dual-engine Super-7B, which requires a Super-7A. The combat capability is not good. What are they going to do?

That thing is also worthy of those poor countries in Africa.

“No, at most, sign a contract of intent and pay a deposit first.” Xie Kai did not embarrass the Iraqis in this regard.

“Can I order the Super-7A first, with the same number of engines?” Harry Mossan asked.

“This is not appropriate. We can sign the contract first, and you will set up the production line first, and we will provide the core components…At that time, the Super-7B will successfully fly for the first time. After the model is finalized, the contract will be signed…”

Ibrahim and others worry that the Chinese government will ban super-7B by then.

Xie Kai explained for a long time before dispelling their worries.

Super-7B is their project, and the country will not refuse to approve it. Even if the country does not approve it, Super-7A can be produced. Adding an engine will not be that complicated.

Anyway, in addition to some changes in the aerodynamic layout of the two fighters, the other production processes and core components are not too problematic.

“120, add 120 spare engines.” The Iraqis’ final decision made Xie Kai and others dumbfounded.

The number of RD-33 engines in hand is not enough.

Egypt bought 80 Super-7A, and only 120 RD-33s are left. Now this is a hundred engines…