Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The B-29 strategic bomber can only be regarded as an appetizer, and the good show is yet to come. But one thing Bao Zixuan was very satisfied with was that Colonel Freiburg's offer was very kind.

Although the price of 1.92 million US dollars is not cheap, it can not be said to be expensive. Later generations encounter military enthusiasts, and it is estimated that they are willing to pay higher prices to buy collections.

This is also because Colonel Freiburg does not know the market very well. After all, the elderly have no children and work every day at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, so they are not very concerned about external affairs. Can know Bao Zixuan, or because the other party is too famous. In addition to the fact that the richest man Bao himself is a major in aviation power, the old man still pays attention to aviation.

B-29 is just a small episode, and then we will get to the main topic. After all, this time I came here to buy a helicopter that can fight, and the plane I bought back could not perform combat missions, so I had to lose money.

The purpose of Bao Zixuan's visit was to buy a transport helicopter, and he already had a clear goal.

The CH-47 transport helicopter is an American tandem twin-engine twin-prop all-weather multi-purpose medium/heavy-duty transport helicopter.

The mission of the CH-47 transport helicopter is to transport the U.S. Army Air Force from troop transportation to battery battlefield supply and soldier transportation. Its dual-rotor tandem structure eliminates the tail vertical propeller of general helicopters; it allows the body to lift vertically, and the speed is as high as 165 nautical miles per hour. Before Bao Zixuan crossed, the CH-47 was still one of the models with the highest load capacity among the helicopters in service in the US military.

The CH-47 transport helicopter was developed by the American Boeing Company in 1956. The A type began to be equipped with the US military in 1963, and then the B, C, D and F types were developed and sold to more than ten countries and regions. The largest user is US and RAF.

Some of the CH-47 Chinook A have been decommissioned by the U.S. military as one of the most successful helicopters in the world. There is a chance to get it, and no one will miss it.

Although some aircraft have been used for nearly 20 years, the performance is not lagging behind at all. In addition to the continuous production of later generations, it can be said that the adaptability of this aircraft is quite strong.

When everyone came to the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "How many of these planes are there at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, if you can, the Black Cloud Group can eat them."

This made Ian Wright and Colonel Freiburg happy, but also a little worried. What does this kid do by buying so many helicopters, does he have other ideas? But this is a burden in the hands of the U.S. military. Being able to sell it is already a great achievement, and it cannot be too entangled at this time.

Although Colonel Freiburg is a traditional officer, he also knows to brag about his own products. So he smiled and said: "Mr. Bao's vision is really good. This is definitely a classic helicopter. You should know the technical parameters of the aircraft very well, so I won't introduce it too much."

"The CH-47 transport helicopter is not only used to transport troops and supplies, but also to rescue light helicopters that have been damaged by battle and cannot be returned to the base. Its excellent external hoisting capability can lift the complete UH-1 from the battlefield. Shipped to the rear for repair."

"The same lifting capability can also be used to transport vehicles and artillery, expanding the concept of air mobility from light infantry to artillery and motorized infantry that began in the Vietnam War era, greatly improving the combat effectiveness and mobility of air mobility units."

"CH-47 has a large fuselage and a large load capacity, and can also be converted into an air fire platform, with multiple machine guns installed, especially Gatling machine guns with a high rate of fire, to kill or suppress exposed active forces, and lack of heavy weapons. It is especially effective for guerrillas with strong fortifications. In terms of the old line of dry transport helicopters, CH-47 is an early helicopter that uses a tailgate springboard, which can greatly speed up the loading and unloading of personnel, vehicles, and materials, and even allow the loading and unloading of personnel, vehicles, and materials. While advancing slowly at a very low altitude of 1 meter, let the infantry jump directly to the ground from the tailgate springboard, or push the materials on the shock-absorbing tray directly to the ground, avoiding the landing step, saving time, and improving flight safety."

No one thought that the old man would actually take the initiative to sell. It seems that doing business really depends on who to cooperate with; and it can also train people. Bao Zixuan is really good enough, it is really not easy to make the old stubborn Freiburg take the initiative to promote products.

Ian Wright: "I don't know where Mr. Bao wants to sell this aircraft. After all, the CH-47 Chinook helicopter is an active service equipment of the US military. You should know what I'm worried about, so that there will be no problems. necessary trouble."

Of course, Bao Zixuan knew what the Americans were worried about. They were saying that the CH-47 Chinook aircraft could still serve for a long time. Although not particularly advanced and sensitive weapons and equipment, it is not a small role. It is definitely not acceptable to let the Soviets get it. This is related to the national defense and security of the United States.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "General Ian Wright can rest assured on this point. The Black Cloud Group will mainly sell to China and the Middle East. As for the Soviet Union, there is no shortage of large transport helicopters, and it will not buy second-hand equipment from the United States."

Everyone was relieved to hear this, and the American side was also worried that Bao Zixuan would be sold to the Soviet Union for research. At that time, the CH-47 Chinook will have to be retired; it has been thoroughly researched, but it is very detrimental to national security.

Colonel Freiburg understood that Ian Wright had acquiesced, so he didn't need to be the villain. He said directly: "At present, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has 36 CH-47 Chinook helicopters, all of which are A-type aircraft in early service. There are 25 that can be used normally, and the rest have been dismantled. The parts, or the damage is so serious, that they do not meet the requirements for use.”

The old man did not disappoint, he was very familiar with the base situation.

Bao Zixuan: "If the Heiyun Group can take all of these 25 aircraft, I would like to take Colonel Freiburg's attitude towards work. There should be no problem with these 25 aircraft, as long as they undergo simple maintenance, they can perform combat missions! "

The old man has always been rigorous, and of course mistakes are not allowed in his work. So he said confidently: "Of course there is no problem, I can assure you of this. However, the airborne radar and other auxiliary electronic equipment inside have been removed, and the installation will take some time."

I don't want these things in the first place, since it's better to dismantle them. It can't be too obvious. After all, there are many technical patent issues involved, and rash imitation can easily lead to disputes.

Bao Zixuan: "These are trivial matters that the Black Cloud Group can handle without bothering the engineers and technicians at the Air Force Base."

Hearing Bao Zixuan's answer, the two of course understood what it meant. The Black Cloud Group owns an aircraft manufacturing company, so there should be no major problems in maintaining and assembling the CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

Ian Wright said with a smile: "There is no problem. According to the past tradition, the price of decommissioned weapons sold by the Ministry of Defense is 2.3%. Due to the huge number of purchases by the Black Cloud Group, the internal decision price is 20%."

The price can't be said to be expensive, but it's not cheap either. For this price, Bao Zixuan can still accept it, after all, the maintenance of Laomei's weapons and equipment has always been very good.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "In other words, I want to buy any retired weapons and equipment at this discount."

There must be something to say in it, after all, Bao Zixuan is very shrewd. But at the moment, I can't pick out any faults, so let's look at the situation first.

Ian Wright: "Of course, as long as it does not violate the principles and violate the non-disclosure agreement, all retired equipment will be treated according to this discount."

I feel that there is nothing wrong with the statement, but it was not until Bao Zixuan asked people to count. Only then did Ian Wright know that he was tricked by this kid. Colonel Freiburg did not give him a good face for several years.

The richest man Bao wants to establish a military weapons museum in Hong Kong, but many weapons and equipment are out of print in the United States. But it is also considered to be the category of retired weapons. You can buy them at a 20% discount on the ex-factory price of the year, and you can make a lot of money when you sell them.

Bao Zixuan: "Colonel Freiburg should know the ex-factory price of this helicopter~www.readwn.com~ Regarding professional knowledge, Colonel Freiburg has never been ambiguous. He replied directly: "CH-47 Chinook Type A The price of the transport helicopter is $28 million. "

Bao Zixuan knew that the price was absolutely kind. In 2009, the United Arab Emirates purchased 16 CH-47F helicopters with a total price of 2 billion US dollars, and a single unit sold for more than 100 million US dollars.

Although that was 26 years later, and it was still exported. But the price of $125 million per unit is indeed ruthless. According to Colonel Freiburg's quotation, the Black Cloud Group only needs to pay $5.6 million to buy one back.

With a gesture of Bao Zixuan, the staff immediately entered the state. Engineers check the condition of the aircraft, and accountants begin to interface with DoD finance staff.

Seeing that the Black Cloud Group is so efficient, Ian Wright knows that this kid is really a person who does big things, and the execution is really unmatched.

In fact, Bao Zixuan is mainly worried that Ye Changmeng has many dreams. If something happens, it will be too late to regret it.