Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The base is really big, but fortunately there are track cars to ride on. Otherwise, you might not have to do anything all day long, and even hanging out at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base would not be enough.

Out of respect for Colonel Freiburg, Bao Zixuan asked to watch the B-29 strategic bomber first. This is a meritorious model, and it suits the old man well.

Although the Ministry of National Defense has decided to cooperate with the Heiyun Group, the county magistrate is not as good as taking charge now. If you can make the old man feel good, things will go much smoother.

Colonel Freiburg readily agreed to Bao Zixuan's request. In his opinion, this rich man is very sensible and not as domineering as he imagined. The most important thing is to know how to respect people, which is much better than many super rich people.

Colonel Freiburg is very familiar with the entire base. This familiarity has been ingrained in my bones. Even if I forget who I am, I will never forget the layout of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Everyone soon arrived at the location of the B-29 strategic bomber cluster. Of course, the largest number of people came here to watch.

As an aerospace engine engineer, of course I know the star fighter aircraft in front of me during World War II. The B-29 strategic bomber is the only aircraft that has performed nuclear bombing missions. For this reason alone, it is already legendary.

Colonel Freiburg always looked at the B-29 bomber with tenderness, as if he were seeing a lover. This kind of emotion is difficult for ordinary people to understand. It is estimated that only those who have experienced life and death can understand its meaning.

Fortunately, the old man did not make everyone wait too long, but introduced seriously: "The B-29 bomber is a propeller-type strategic bomber."

"The aircraft body has a straight-wing four-engine aerodynamic layout. Its name is derived from the B-17 bomber, which was the main bomber of the U.S. Army Air Force in the Asian battlefield of World War II. It was also the largest aircraft among the air forces of various countries at that time."

"The aircraft is mainly used to perform strategic bombing and long-range bombing missions. It can also be used as an anti-submarine, reconnaissance and aerial tanker. It used the advanced technologies of the time, such as cockpit pressurization, front tricycle landing gear, high wing loading and remote-controlled machine guns. Turrets, etc., known as the "Super Flying Fortress."

"The B-29 bomber was developed by the American Boeing Company in 1940. It first flew on September 21, 1942. It dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in August 1945. It continued to serve in the U.S. Air Force for a long time after World War II. time, until all were decommissioned in the early 1960s."

Colonel Freiburg is quite familiar with this strategic bomber. With the special emotion mixed with the rendering, the people next to him felt excited and wanted to board the plane immediately to carry out the bombing mission.

Ian Wright said with a smile: "Mr. Bao should also know about this meritorious fighter!"

This is a test of myself, and it seems that I have to show off my skills, otherwise it will be really easy for others to look down on me.

Bao Zixuan: "B-29 strategic bomber; developed and produced by Boeing Company of the United States. The modified aircraft has a crew of 11 people; the aircraft length is 30.18 meters; the wingspan is 43.05 meters; the aircraft height is 8.46 meters; the wing area is 161.27 square meters; the overall empty weight is 33,793 kilograms ; The maximum take-off weight is 61,236 kilograms; the maximum flight speed is 574 kilometers per hour; the practical ceiling is 10,241 meters; the maximum range is 5,663 kilometers; the combat radius is 2,574~2,896 kilometers."

"Assembled 4 Wright R-3350-23 engines; later replaced by R-3350-41 and R-3350-57 engines. Engine thrust 2200 horsepower/unit."

"The aircraft has a maximum ammunition capacity of 9,072 kilograms; it is equipped with 12 12.7mm machine guns and 1 20mm cannon. The cannon design will be canceled in later models."

"Overall, the B-29 bomber has changed the way mankind fights war. There is no bomber in the arsenal of mankind's history that can match it. In World War II, the U.S. military did not land a single soldier on the Japanese mainland, but it made Japan surrender. Promise yourself."

"The B-29's fire attack on Japan and the air-dropping of atomic bombs not only completely destroyed Japan's war potential, but also shattered Japan's "100 million total jade" determination to resist."

"Although many fighter jets are now more advanced than him in performance, none of them can reach the height of the B-29 strategic bomber. Whether it is a fighter or a bomber, it needs to be based on its performance. Although the United States has more advanced strategic bombers such as the B-52 , but in my opinion, it is almost impossible for them to surpass the B-29 strategic bomber."

Bao Zixuan's words made Ian Wright and Colonel Freiburg feel incredible, and they suddenly thought of this boy's major. I seem to understand something. It seems that my professional courses have not fallen behind at all.

Ian Wright: "Mr. Bao's wealth has made people forget their major. It seems that we are hitting the point of a gun. People should not have any doubts about MIT's PhD in aerospace power."

Colonel Freiburg said with a smile: "Mr. Bao not only understands the comprehensive performance of the B-29 strategic bomber, but also understands the true significance of this aircraft."

"Maybe it's because people are getting old, and some are starting to feel nostalgic. They often think about how the United States will end the war without the B-29 strategic bomber. By then, it can only be filled with human lives, and maybe how many people will die."

This is true, after all, the battlefield environment and technical equipment at that time. It is useless to have an atomic bomb in the air. Without a suitable delivery vehicle, the nuclear bomb can only be detonated at the doorstep. Coupled with the madness of the Japanese, there must be a bloody battle.

Bao Zixuan: "We may not have as deep an understanding as you. I think only those who have experienced war can understand the meaning. I have an idea. I wonder if I can sell two B-29 strategic bombers."

After Bao Zixuan finished speaking, the expressions of Colonel Freiburg and Lieutenant General Ian Wright were somewhat frozen. What does this guy mean? He actually wants to buy a strategic bomber. You must know that although this aircraft has been retired for many years, it has carried out nuclear bombing missions after all, and its deterrent effect is not weak at all.

Seeing the expressions of the two people, Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Don't get me wrong, I have no other intentions. I have established a military museum in Xiangjiang, and I want to include all the classic weapons in the world."

"If I can, I will buy it at the ex-factory price of that year. And I guarantee that it will not be used for combat purposes. Speaking of World War II aircraft, carrying out bombing missions now is no different from dying."

After Bao Zixuan finished speaking, the two of them remembered that they didn't look down on the B-29's technology at all. Heiyun Group is a company that can even produce the HH-01 stealth combat bomber. Purchasing the B-29 should be purely a personal hobby.

The whole world knows that Bao Zixuan is building Heiyun Town in Xiangjiang. I heard that the architecture inside is weird and weird, and it’s normal for young rich people to pursue something different.

Ian Wright: "The Ministry of Defense has no objection to the sale of retired B-29 aircraft. It depends on what Colonel Freiburg means."

Hearing that the ball was being kicked to him, Colonel Freiburg knew that the Ministry of National Defense would not embarrass the young rich man in front of him because of trivial matters. And seeing people being so sincere and buying the aircraft at the price of a new aircraft is a sign of respect for the meritorious fighter aircraft.

Colonel Freiburg: "Since Mr. Bao is so sincere, and the B-29's main achievement is its establishment in Asia. Now that the Asian people have the opportunity to visit, of course we cannot stop it."

Maybe it's because he doesn't worry about Bao Zixuan buying it back to carry out combat missions, or maybe he wants the B-29 to be remembered by more people. Colonel Freiburg had no objections to the sale of this bomber and was even very active.

Bao Zixuan used a little cleverness to buy it at the ex-factory price. At that time, the price of a B-29 strategic bomber was about US$2 million. After all, the prices of aircraft during World War II were generally low.

But at that time, the price was absolutely sky-high, and it would not be an exaggeration to say it was the most expensive aircraft.

You must know that the Boeing B-29 "Super Fortress" bomber was one of the ultimate weapons in the allied arsenals during World War II. It was the largest and most advanced strategic bomber at the time. It applied the latest scientific and technological achievements. Its total project investment was approximately US$3 billion, which was more than the US$1.9 billion of the Manhattan Project. It was the most expensive weapons development plan during World War II.

Based on the production of 4,000 aircraft, the research and development cost of a single aircraft is close to US$1 million. In addition to other labor, raw material and other costs. Boeing's quotation has been very generous, mainly during the war, and it did not dare to ask too harshly.

Although I know the price, I still have to ask. See if Americans are real. Don't treat them like water fish.

Bao Zixuan: "Colonel Freiburg, you know this aircraft best. Let the accountant record the ex-factory price back then."

Colonel Freiburg felt normal, but Ian Wright next to him glanced at Mr. Bao with interest. This young man is indeed not the one who suffers losses. It seems that you should be careful when doing business with this kind of person.

Even though she is young, in the business world, no one at the scene can compete with her.

Colonel Freiburg said seriously: "$1.92 million, this was the price that Boeing sold to the military."

Very satisfied with the price, Bao Zixuan nodded and the staff quickly recorded it. This is something that the boss has personally explained, and no one dares to mess with it.