Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

According to the original plan, this batch of fighter jets was intended to be purchased in Jordan's name. Now, Alwaleed is also calm in the face of danger, using a new identity, and absolutely cannot reveal that he is from Saudi Arabia.

Malina had no doubts. After all, Jordan has diplomatic relations with the East. Given the complex situation in the Middle East, it's possible they came to purchase fighter jets. He just thought of another point: since they want to purchase fighter jets, why can't Western Europe sell fighter jets to them as well? Wouldn't it be better to snatch this batch of fighter jet orders from the Easterners?

Therefore, he suggested that everyone sit down and chat.

"No need, I'm not too familiar with the specific avionics technology," Alwaleed said, "We'll just look at the final improvement results of Factory 132."

Alwaleed certainly didn't want to have too much contact with the other party. The more he said, the more the other party would know about him. What if they discovered his true identity?

After speaking, Alwaleed looked at Qin Yang beside him: "Qin, I'm a little tired today, arrange for us to rest."

"Okay, I'll take you to the guesthouse," Old Tu hurriedly said.

The rooms prepared for the clients had already been cleaned up. After entering the guesthouse, Old Tu finally breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm very sorry for disturbing the distinguished guests. It was our negligence."

"It doesn't matter, this arms sale will be known to the outside world sooner or later," Alwaleed said, "The avionics from Marconi will also be installed, so they will definitely inquire about it. After I go back this time, if the country agrees, the next batch will be personnel from the Kingdom of Jordan."

"Yes, our transaction is completely legal, there is no need to be afraid of anything," Qin Yang said, "Alwaleed, today you have seen our production line. What do you think of this fighter jet? Do you have any suggestions?"

"This fighter jet still has the old-fashioned nose intake, which cannot install a high-power radar, nor can it guide medium-range missiles," Alwaleed said, "That's really a pity."

He only expressed regret and did not complain. As a pilot, he certainly knew what the MiG-21 was like.

"These are all temporary," Qin Yang said, "We are constantly improving the J-7. Using Marconi's avionics to improve the fighter jet is only the first step. Next, we have many improvement plans. For example, we will replace its delta wing with a double-delta wing, greatly increasing its maneuvering ability, allowing it to have the ability to dogfight with the F-16. We will also change its intake method from nose intake to underbelly intake, freeing up the nose space to install radar equipment."

Old Tu could only listen from the side and couldn't interrupt at all. He only had one thought in his mind: no wonder Engineer Qin can make foreign trade deals, his ability to boast is too amazing.

Although they were also modifying the J-7, what double-delta wings and underbelly air intakes were things they hadn't thought about for the time being. Just replacing the avionics was enough. In fact, the weight reduction caused by the new avionics led to a shift in the center of gravity, and ballast had to be added to the nose to return the center of gravity to its original position.

Major changes to the aerodynamic layout? We'll talk about it later, we don't have the strength to do it now.

"Qin, how do you know so much? Are you not only a gun maker, an artillery maker, but also an airplane maker?"

Qin Yang was stunned. That's right, he had bragged too much!

"Okay, since you've discovered it, I won't pretend anymore," Qin Yang said, "In fact, there's nothing I can't do except give birth to children."

The following time was spent with Old Tu introducing the technical data. They had dinner directly in the room in the evening. After dinner, Alwaleed spoke again: "Qin, where are we going next?"

"Aren't you planning to stay here for a few more days to inspect?" Qin Yang asked curiously.

"No, with those people around, it's better for us to show our faces less," Alwaleed said, "Anyway, this is just the first time, and there will be inspection teams coming next."

"Then let's go to the tank factory," Qin Yang said, "After all, for this war that is breaking out, ground warfare is the most important thing."

"Okay, then let's go see the tanks. You produce imitations of the T-54 here, right?"

"Alwaleed, my old friend, have you heard of a conflict we had on the northern border?" Qin Yang thought for a moment and asked Alwaleed.

Alwaleed nodded: "Of course I know. In this conflict, you obtained a T-62 tank. Could it be that you mean your current tanks use the technology of the T-62 tank?"

"That's right, we used the technology of the T-62 tank to upgrade our tanks. The imitation of the T-54 is called the Type 59 tank, and now we are producing the Type 69 tank. Now, we have surpassed our predecessors," Qin Yang said, "You will definitely be shocked tomorrow."

The matter was finally finished. Old Tu and Qin Yang walked out of the foreign guests' room. After going downstairs, they sighed: "A few years ago, we sold the first batch of J-7 fighter jets to Egypt. It was really difficult at that time! We talked until our mouths were dry, and after several disappointments and hopes, we finally reached an agreement. This time it's much smoother. Engineer Qin, we have to thank you for this."

"No need, these are all things I did casually," Qin Yang said, "This is also for the development of our military industry. Also, don't use the honorific 'you,' it gives me goosebumps all over."

"Engineer Qin, our Factory 132 can't let you work for nothing. If this sale can be made, we'll give you two million in benefits, how about that?" Old Tu continued.

Qin Yang stopped.

"If you think it's too little, how about five million?" Old Tu gritted his teeth: "This is the greatest sincerity we can offer."

"Old Tu, I'm very unhappy with what you're saying," Qin Yang was a little annoyed: "Did I say I wanted money? I'm helping you attract customers in order to help Factory 132 overcome the difficulties during the country's economic transition and then develop and grow stronger! I'm not doing it for any benefits!"

Qin Yang felt a little wronged: "Is my reputation in our military industry system really that bad?"

Old Tu instantly reacted: "Engineer Qin, Engineer Qin, I didn't mean that. I just think it's not easy for our Factory 132 to obtain foreign trade orders, and you have made a great contribution, so I wanted to thank you. I didn't expect it to cause your misunderstanding. Engineer Qin, you are our military industry genius, how could your reputation be bad?"

"Is that so? I snatched the rice bowls of brother units, and I thought they would scold me as a skinflint, a Simon Legree."

"Of course not, Engineer Qin, if this military trade can be completed, you will be the savior of our Factory 132, and also the savior of our aviation industry! If anyone dares to say a bad word about you, I, Old Tu, will definitely scold him until he's spitting blood! No, I'll rush up and give him two big slaps!"

"What if our Capital Agricultural Tool Factory develops and grows stronger in the future and also starts producing fighter jets, squeezing you out?" Qin Yang asked.

"We have already started to engage in a market economy, which means competition. If we are squeezed out, it can only mean that we are not capable enough, and we can't blame others!" Old Tu said, "If you, a gun maker, can really build first-class fighter jets, that would be a leap forward for our aviation industry and our military industry! I really look forward to that day!"