Chapter 79 Type 80 Tank's initial R&D investment is only 20 million?
As soon as Lin Chenran stepped into 077 Machinery Military Factory's office, Old Zhu couldn't wait to follow.
"Old Zhu, you..."
Lin Chenran looked at Old Zhu in surprise.
Old Zhu's face was full of exhaustion, but there was a hint of excitement and expectation in his eyes.
"Chen Ran, have you really got a 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine?"
Old Zhu asked eagerly, his voice was a little hoarse, it was obvious that he had just experienced a long journey.
Lin Chenran was slightly startled, and then understood the purpose of Old Zhu.
It turned out that Old Zhu learned that 077 Machinery Military Factory had reached a cooperation with the Ural Locomotive and Rolling Stock Plant Design Bureau and spent 62 million US Dollar to purchase the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine technology and production line.
Old Zhu hurriedly came from 617 Machinery Military Factory, hoping to let their Type 80 Tank also use this advanced engine.
"Old Zhu, we have indeed successfully purchased this tank technology."
Lin Chenran replied with a smile, his tone full of confidence.
A hint of surprise flashed in Old Zhu's eyes, and he quickly asked, "Then have you ever considered applying this technology to other tank models? For example, our Type 80 Tank!"
Lin Chenran thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "Of course we have considered it. However, further research and improvement on the engine is needed to ensure that it can adapt to different tank models."
Old Zhu nodded with satisfaction, a pleased smile on his face.
Although this tank engine technology is relatively backward in the hands of Mao Xiong.
But when it comes to Flame Nation, it is first-class powerful.
Now Flame Nation does not have such powerful tank engine technology.
The introduction of a 760-horsepower four-stroke V-12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine directly filled this gap.
In fact, Old Zhu was not very willing to come to 077 Machinery Military Factory at first.
077 Machinery Military Factory and 617 Machinery Military Factory are competitors.
Apocalypse Tank and Type 80 Tank are competing products, but Flame Nation The military chose Type 80 Tank instead of Apocalypse Tank.
One of the important reasons is that Apocalypse Tank is expensive, but there is another key factor - the Apocalypse Tank engine problem.
Now the engine problem has been solved.
When the two tanks are compared together, you will find that except for the firepower of Type 80 Tank, which is comparable to Apocalypse Tank, it lags far behind in other aspects.
Therefore, under the hint of 617 Machinery Military Factory's senior management, Old Zhu had to shamelessly come to 077 Machinery Military Factory of Linjiang Province to discuss with Lin Chenran whether a 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine could be installed on Type 80 Tank.
Old Zhu scratched his head in embarrassment. He also knew that what he did was a bit unethical, but it was also a helpless move.
"Alas"
Old Zhu sighed deeply, feeling very guilty.
Lin Chenran saw Old Zhu's difficulty. He waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "Old Zhu, it's okay, everything is for the country! I understand your difficulty, don't take it too seriously."
Then, Lin Chenran said jokingly, "Even if we build Apocalypse Tank, the military will have to split it into multiple copies for use. They don't have the funds to purchase our 077 Machinery Military Factory and Second Generation Main Battle Tank on a large scale."
"Your 617 Machinery Military Factory's Type 80 Tank fully meet the needs of the military."
There are many reasons for this, firstly, it is cheap; secondly, the performance of this tank is pretty good; lastly and most importantly, this tank was blessed by Old Zhu.
Therefore, the Flame Nation military is of course willing to purchase it!
They do not have a large amount of military spending to support the development of more advanced weapons and equipment, and their country has a vast territory that needs to be defended.
Therefore, they chose the more cost-effective Type 80 Tank as transitional equipment.
Old Zhu turned slightly red after hearing this.
There is no way, who told Lin Chenran that what he said is the truth?
617 Machinery Military Factory is indeed "picking up a dead chicken".
Seeing Old Zhu's reaction, Lin Chenran quickly covered his mouth and explained, "Old Zhu, I didn't say anything, and you didn't hear anything."
He began to completely deny what he had said before.
Old Zhu directly interrupted Lin Chenran's "funny".
In fact, Old Zhu came to 077 Machinery Military Factory for two purposes.
First, he wanted to know the situation from Lin Chenran: Can the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine be sold to 617 Machinery Military Factory and used in Type 80 Tank?
Old Zhu is very satisfied with the final result.
Because Lin Chenran agreed to provide this powerful engine to 617 Machinery Military Factory for equipping their Type 80 Tank.
The second task of Old Zhu is related to exporting overseas arms sales.
In fact, not only the top management of 617 Machinery Military Factory, but the entire Flame Nation and Third-tier Military Factory are envious and eager for the successful arms sales of 077 Machinery Military Factory.
Especially when I learned that 077 Machinery Military Factory had reached a cooperation with Camel Region Sha Country, this envy became even stronger.
Although the specific amount of cooperation is not yet clear, when Camel Region Sha Country is mentioned, people know that this cooperation must involve huge amounts of money.
After all, the saying "With a piece of cloth above my head, I am the richest in the world" is not just an empty phrase.
"Old Zhu, you 617 Machinery Military Factory are the top tank manufacturers in the country, you should have no shortage of orders!"
Lin Chenran looked at Old Zhu and asked with confusion.
Although the military expenditures of the Yan Kingdom have been reduced, resulting in a decline in arms orders, the 617 Machinery Military Factory, as a long-established tank manufacturer in the Yan Kingdom, should have no shortage of orders!
After all, with Old Zhu's status and capabilities, it should be easy to win these orders.
Thinking of this, Lin Chenran couldn't help but sigh, "With Old Zhu here, everything is within reach!"
Old Zhu listened to Lin Chenran's words and shook his head in confusion, and said, "Boy Lin, do you think so too?"
Lin Chenran nodded and replied naturally, "Originally, there are only a few major tank manufacturers in the country."
He thought to himself that big manufacturers have advantages. With advanced technology, excellent design teams and good reputation, most of the domestic tank orders will be monopolized by big manufacturers like 617 Machinery Military Factory.
However, Old Zhu suddenly laughed, hearty and heroic. He then said, "Boy Lin, you have to know this military Second Generation Main Battle Tank bidding. Even if we 617 Machinery Military Factory win the bid, we can only get an initial investment of 20 million from the military."
After saying that, Old Zhu quietly observed Lin Chenran's reaction, with a trace of smile and expectation in his eyes.
Lin Chenran was shocked when he heard the news, his eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief, "What?"
Lin Chenran raised his voice an octave and asked, "Only 20 million in the early stage?"
His eyes were full of confusion and shock. He looked at Old Zhu, not believing what the other party said!
"US Dollar or Yan currency?" Lin Chenran asked immediately, with a nervous look on his face.
If it's US Dollar, it's barely acceptable, but if it's Yan currency, it's really too much.
Although Type 80 Tank is not the top one among the second-generation Main Battle Tank, it was only given 20 million for research and development in the early stage, which is really unacceptable.
"What do you think?"
Old Zhu asked directly.