Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"You want to order tanks with even more advanced performance? That would mean a significant price increase. Considering the training level of your army, I think the current tanks are sufficient," Qin Yang said.

Qin Yang's attitude was clear: I'm doing this for your own good. High-end equipment is expensive, and you might not even be able to operate it.

"No, our tanks' performance is too poor. We're always getting beaten on the battlefield. Recently, His Excellency Ali has gone to the Soviet Union to inspect and try to purchase advanced T-72 tanks. However, the Soviets have concerns and are unwilling to export this type of tank to us. It would be great if we could obtain tanks of equivalent performance from the East."

Before the Iran-Iraq War began, Iraq imported over a hundred T-72M tanks from the Soviet Union. These tanks were their elite, equipped to the Republican Guard. However, after the war started, both major powers imposed arms embargoes, and Iraq couldn't overtly obtain advanced Soviet weapons anymore.

However, the Iraqis also had their own methods: they used smuggled parts in their domestic repair factories to produce T-72M tanks, naming them 'Saddam Tanks.' Later, as the embargo intensified, they simplified the internal equipment of the tanks, naming them 'Babylon Lions.'

Now, without the help of the East, they would probably have to go down that road.

"What are T-72 tanks? We have tanks here that are even more advanced than the T-72," Qin Yang said. "Using a 125mm tank gun, an 800-horsepower engine, and an automatic loader."

Domestic tank research and development was divided into two routes: Chief Engineer Zhu led the team to develop third-generation tanks, while Chief Engineer Fang led the team to continue with upgrade routes. Previously, Qin Yang led a team to Old Ba's place and successfully sold this upgraded tank to Old Ba. However, Old Ba didn't order many. Now, if they were sold to Iraq, it would be a big business.

However, if this level of tank is given to Iraq, what about Iran?

Nie Xiaoqian was a little worried.

"Really? That's great! Can we take a look?"

"Of course, I'll take you to see it tomorrow. It's too late today, I need to sleep."

Type 69 tanks only sell for 500,000 US dollars, making too little money. We still have to sell advanced tanks to make more money.

"Okay, let's talk about work tomorrow. Let's talk about other things first. Is there a bathtub in this room? Let's take a bath together."

Always busy with work, life has been too boring lately!

The next day.

The morning sun shone through the window onto the bed. Qin Yang listened to Nie Xiaoqian's light footsteps and opened his eyes: "Aren't you going to sleep a little longer?"

"Of course not. We can't let life interfere with work. Brother Yang, if you're awake, come and eat. After eating, go to work."

"Okay."

Qin Yang ate his meal and went out with his wife, and then saw the person standing at the door.

"Mr. Dag Duke, you've come so early?"

"Not long ago. I guessed you would be getting up soon, so I came over to wait. Today, let's go and see that advanced tank together."

"Okay, you have to wait, let me make a phone call first."

Half an hour later, the 617 Factory tank test site.

A tank rumbled over, raising its thick and long gun barrel high. The turret was angular, and the hull was square. From the side, there were still six pairs of road wheels!

"Everyone, this is our country's most advanced Type 85 tank," Qin Yang said, pointing to the moving tank. "Its performance far exceeds the Soviet Union's T-72 tank. It is our most advanced weapon!"

Watching the tank coming over, a group of Iraqis salivated. When the tank stopped, Dag Duke asked: "Can we go up and take a look?"

"Of course, I'll take you up together and experience it."

"Really? That's great!" Dag Duke was the first to climb up.

"Sure enough, there is an automatic loader inside!"

"The interior looks similar to the T-72!"

Qin Yang also climbed up, got into the commander's position, and shouted forward: "Drive!"

Starting, accelerating, turning, the tank sped around the field. Qin Yang introduced to Dag Duke while bumping along with the tank.

"This tank uses an 800-horsepower diesel engine, which is larger than the T-72 tank's engine. It uses advanced side transmission, which is simple to operate and suitable for your tankers to use."

"The tank uses advanced stabilized fire control, which can fire on the move."

"Don't think they are both 125mm tank guns. Our propellant chamber has a larger volume and greater power. Therefore, the two types of shells are not universal. You must not mix them up."

Dag Duke nodded repeatedly.

After driving around for a while, Dag Duke said: "President Qin, we need this advanced tank. It will definitely give us an absolute advantage over the Iranians. I wonder how much this tank costs?"

"Three million US dollars per tank. As long as you pay the deposit, we can start production for you now, and the first batch of tanks can be delivered by the end of the year."

Three million?

Dag Duke frowned, a little expensive! The Soviet T-72 tank only sells for two million US dollars per tank. This price is already unusually high.

Seeming to see Dag Duke's concerns: "The performance of our tank far exceeds the T-72 tank. You can purchase a few for trial use first. After using it, you will know how excellent it is. This one tank is the price of six Type 69 tanks, but it can easily destroy a dozen Type 69 tanks in one battle."

"Okay, President Qin, I believe you. I will report to my superiors as soon as possible and place an order for the first batch of one hundred tanks!"

With the confidence accumulated from the Super Gun project, Dag Duke trusted Qin Yang very much.