Although the quotation of the J-10S is very high, its actual cost is not too high, about 160 million domestic currency, which is about more than 20 million US dollars.
However, when exiting, it is normal for a lion to open his mouth widely, and everyone is used to it.
In a sense, a large part of the premium for military equipment is actually the protection fees they pay.
Salman has long been accustomed to this situation, and it is basically impossible to buy such excellent fighter jets elsewhere.
Therefore, after learning about the excellent performance of the J-10S, we no longer talked about the price issue.
"When will the goods be delivered?" Salman is now more concerned about the delivery time.
If the delivery time is too long, then inflation and performance depreciation must be considered.
Because the arms trade cycle is very long, these two aspects must be taken into consideration.
Especially under the attack of the financial turmoil last year, the currency depreciation was still relatively serious, which caused heavy losses to Salman, who had stored a considerable amount of US dollars and prepared to use them to purchase various supplies.
Delivery as soon as possible can avoid this, but Zhang Xingyang has also said before that the delivery time will not be too early.
So he wanted to get an answer so that he could go back and talk to the old man in the family.
After all, a deal worth close to 20 billion US dollars is definitely a huge deal in this era.
"In the first batch, we can deliver eighteen fighter jets to help you complete the preliminary training work."
In fact, this number is not worth mentioning at all compared to the current production of J-10S.
Basically, it’s only Chengfei’s monthly output, but Salman doesn’t know this.
In his opinion, the production cycle of such an advanced fighter jet that uses so many high technologies must be very long.
It is estimated that it would be good to produce three or four aircraft in a month.
Therefore, there were eighteen in the first batch, which was indeed beyond his expectation.
"The delivery time may be two years later."
Zhang Xingyang said a little apologetically.
In two years, we can basically produce four to five hundred J-10S fighter jets.
One domestic aviation division only has 108 fighter jets, and 500 J-10S can replace five aviation divisions.
Basically enough to ensure the security of homeland air defense.
At that time, part of the production capacity can be freed up for export production, while domestic replacement is carried out and exported at the same time.
"Then we have to wait until 2001?"
Two years is actually a very short time for the trading cycle of such large equipment.
So Salman has nothing particularly dissatisfied.
"The first batch of fighter jets is expected to be delivered no later than 2001."
The time Zhang Xingyang gave this time was more accurate.
Even in 2001, the performance of the J-10S is still very capable.
At that time, neither the Gauls' Rafale nor Maozi's Su-35 could beat the J-10S!
After reaching an agreement on some basic issues, the two parties signed a relatively simple memorandum, which finalized some general contents.
Of course, there will be professional financial system and equipment system personnel to negotiate the details of the specific contract item by item.
However, the two parties have cooperated many times before, and can have a good discussion on some areas that may be controversial.
The work of drafting the contract should be relatively easy.
Just as the two parties walked out of the reception room and prepared to continue their visit to the aviation exhibition.
Several bearded men who did not look very rich blocked the way of Zhang Xingyang and Song Tianxing.
"Hello, what can I do for you?"
Zhang Xingyang's attitude is still relatively good, and he does not judge people by their appearance.
After all, even those who look like poor people at the air show are actually giants of a country.
"We have some ideas about fighter jets and want to talk to you about them."
The bearded leader looked very rough, but he was very polite when he spoke.
"Okay, this way please."
Zhang Xingyang first asked the group of people to enter the reception room to wait for him, and then said to Salman:
"I'm sorry, my friend, I can't stay with you anymore."
"Hahaha, my friend."
"You may be very busy next time!"
Salman can understand. After all, the J-10S that was just exhibited has explosive performance. There must be many people like him who want to import it.
After waving goodbye to Crown Prince Salman, Zhang Xingyang turned around and entered the reception room.
Before Zhang Xingyang entered the reception room, the expressions of the bearded people were basically not very good-looking. After seeing Zhang Xingyang, they managed to smile a little.
"My friends, I don't know what you want from me."
Zhang Xingyang is still very friendly when facing such a group of people.
After all, they come from Pakistan, which has a long-standing friendship with the country.
In the past few decades, the two sides have maintained in-depth exchanges in various fields.
Especially in terms of military equipment, they are not only equipped with numerous J-6 fighter jets and J-7 fighter jets, but also a lot of army equipment comes from China.
"We are in urgent need of your help now!"
Mirza, the leader, looked at Zhang Xingyang with very sincere eyes.
After searching in his mind for the recent major events in Pakistan, Zhang Xingyang finally understood the reason for the other party's urgency.
Less than a month ago, a military conflict broke out between Pakistan and Asan, who had not dealt with them before.
The core area of the conflict is in the Kargil Mountains. After Pakistani troops entered the mountains, Asan launched a large-scale air raid into the mountains.
Because the MiG-29A Asan is equipped with can launch R-27 missiles, it can threaten the F-16A/B of the Pakistan Air Force at a distance of more than 50 kilometers.
However, due to its old model, Pakistan's F-16A can only launch AIM-9 "Sidewinder" missiles with a range of only five kilometers.
For a time, Asan's air force was forced to stay away from the battlefield and wander outside the Kargil area.
This time Mirza came to the Dragon Kingdom hoping to obtain some advanced fighter jets and missiles capable of beyond visual range combat.
"It's hard for us to give you what you need now."
Zhang Xingyang first talked about his own difficulties:
"Our fighter jets have just begun mass production, and we need to prioritize equipping our own troops."
In fact, after the current J-10A is equipped with the PL9D, it can beat the MiG-29A equipped with R-27 missiles.
However, Zhang Xingyang was not so willing to take it out directly, especially when Cheng Fei's Song Tianxing was still next to him.
This matter actually involves a past event that happened not too long ago.
In 1991, Chengdu Aircraft made its own investment to restart the "Super-7" project. At that time, minibuses were more interested in this project.
The two parties began formal negotiations in 1994, but five years have passed and there is still no formal R&D contract signed.
The main reason is that Minibus is half-hearted, thinking about importing various advanced fighter jets from the West, and is not so concerned about the cooperation project with Longguo.
It was not until last year that they were blocked by the West because of the issue of starting nuclear tests, and they began to accelerate the pace of negotiations.
However, at that time, Chengdu Aircraft's J-10A had already been developed and was about to begin the development of the more advanced J-10S.
As for the cooperation project with Pakistan, I am not so concerned about it, and the situation has undergone an earth-shaking reversal.
"As long as you can trade with us as soon as possible, we can settle in hard currency!"
At this time, Mirza came up with a plan that was almost irresistible.
“Not dollars!”
"It's gold!"
At this time, almost everyone on the Dragon Kingdom side was so shocked that they stood up.
Because the hard currency at this time is generally the US dollar. After all, who is the only superpower at this time?
However, it is still rare to use gold for military trade.
After all, gold is used as a ballast stone for the economy of a country. Everyone tries to spend as little as possible and save as much as possible.
At this time, even Song Tianxing, who was originally prepared to suppress the opponent a little, couldn't sit still. After all, there was such a thing as gold settlement.
Except when trade can occur with a country that is at war, it is rare to do so.
"What do you want?"
Song Tianxing couldn't help but stand up and asked.
Seeing that the bait he threw finally attracted the attention of the opponent, Mirza's originally sad face finally had a hint of joy.
"We need a lot."
"An advanced fighter that can compete with the MiG-29!"
"Missiles capable of beyond-visual-range combat!"
"We need all the weapons we can to regain air supremacy!"
There was a hint of murderous intent on Mirza's face. It was obvious that Pakistan had suffered a lot in the past air battles.
After Zhang Xingyang and Song Tianxing looked at each other, they frowned and asked:
"When do you want it?"
To Mirza's surprise, the other party did not say that he did not have such a weapon, but only asked about the delivery time of the weapon.
Does this mean that the other party is able to provide such weapons?
Mirza couldn't help but think to himself.
"Of course the sooner the better!"
The battle between Pakistan and Asan in the Kargil Mountains is not over yet. It would be great if it could be used in the war.
But Mirza also knew that this was unlikely. After all, even the aircraft manufacturer had such inventory in its warehouse.
But the various negotiations and preparations before delivery take at least several months.
By then the war would have been over.
Unless the other party can take out the fighter jets in their active forces and deliver them to themselves.
However, this will not allow these fighter jets to appear on the battlefield immediately.
Although Pakistan has purchased a lot of Dragon Kingdom fighter jets before, it is familiar with the various types of fighter jets used by Dragon Kingdom.
But for a new type of fighter jet, if the pilot wants to adapt, even a first-level pilot will take a long time to fully adapt.
Unless the Dragon Kingdom people can send their pilots to fly their most advanced fighter jets to help them seize air supremacy.
But this is basically impossible. Let alone a regional-level conflict, even a full-scale war is unlikely to happen.
"Delivery time, the sooner the better!"
Mirza finally expressed his wish.
Although he himself knew that it was not reliable, he still hoped to get help from the Dragon Kingdom as soon as possible.
Let them have priority in seizing air supremacy in the next conflict with Asan.
After hearing the other party's answer, Zhang Xingyang also knew that this matter was actually beyond his and Song Tianxing's authority.
Such matters must be decided by the highest level, because the relationship is too important.
"Sorry, this is beyond our scope."
"We have to report it."
After Zhang Xingyang and Song Tianxing had a discussion, they told Mirza the bad news.
"I can understand that."
Mirza also knew that such a decision could not be decided by the two people in front of him.
"But I still want to ask."
"What kind of weapons can you provide?"
"Can it defeat the MiG-29A equipped with R-27 long-range air-to-air missiles?"
Regarding this point, although he had vaguely felt it from Zhang Xingyang's answer just now, Mirza still wanted to get a more accurate answer.
This question is within the scope of Zhang Xingyang's ability to answer.
"How good is the performance of the fighter jets we provide, I want to answer you after you watch this video."
Zhang Xingyang did not answer Mirza's question directly, but first played a video he had just shown to Crown Prince Salman.
The video is not very long, but the amount of information revealed is huge.
"In the video, is that fighter jet the one we just saw on the viewing stand?"
Mirza asked a little uncertainly.
Just on the viewing platform, he was very impressed by the two J-10S that appeared behind him.
Because the J-10S is much faster and more maneuverable than the F-16A they are currently equipped with.
The video also reveals something that cannot be seen when watching it live.
That is the J-10S, which has almost no stealth performance among today's third-generation aircraft.
This indicator is generally used to verify the next generation fighter jets.
"Yes!"
Zhang Xingyang looked at the J-10S in the video and said proudly:
"Our newly developed J-10S is capable of supersonic cruise, has super mobile combat capabilities, and has extremely strong stealth performance."
"I can say this, in today's world, and even within the next ten years, no third-generation machine in the world can reach our height!"
Although Mirza was a little unbelievable, he still chose to believe it considering the identity of the other party.
"Does it have matching long-range air-to-air missiles?"
Although Mirza is very envious of the excellent air combat performance of the J-10S, long-range air-to-air missiles are also what they need to consider.
In the air battle that just passed, they suffered huge losses due to long-range air-to-air missiles.
"The hardpoints under the wings of the J-10S can carry four PL9D long-range air-to-air missiles at the same time."
Zhang Xingyang put the slide to the next page and played the flight diagram of the J-10S with four PL9Ds hanging under the wings.
"Using the most advanced integrated ramjet engine, the maximum range reaches one hundred kilometers!"
"The killing range reaches 40 meters!"
This kind of performance far exceeds the R-27 missiles equipped by Asan. Even Yingjiang's AIM120 missile cannot achieve such performance!
If such equipment is really provided to Minibus, then Asan will only be beaten violently!
(End of chapter)
