Lao Ba has proposed this idea more than once. They are so enthusiastic about jointly researching and developing instead of purchasing directly, and do not want to produce it themselves?
This has many meanings. The cost of production by oneself can be reduced, and it can also create job opportunities for the country. More importantly, in the war, there will be no restrictions on purchases.
Improving the country's military industry level is something that Lao Pa has always been working tirelessly to do.
On the other hand, of course, it is still a benchmark with the opposite India.
Just last year, two prototypes of Arjun tanks had been built. The appearance was almost no different from the German Leopard-2 tank. After the prototype came out, the other party made a big publicity.
It was also the excitement that Lao Ba ran over to buy the M1 tank with the Americans, but ended up eating a slight sniff.
Now, they are coming to the Eastern power, and the meaning is very obvious. They want to invest and develop a special tank to fight against India. Moreover, such tanks still need to be produced by themselves in their own country!
"I am bluntly speaking, your tank overhaul factory can only repair 59 tanks at present. It is quite difficult to make this overhaul factory have the ability to directly produce tanks." Qin Zhenhua said.
Parker, who came this time, was the director of the overhaul factory and knew very well about this.
Back then, when Lao Ba was at the most dangerous time, the great powers of the East extended a hand of friendship. Some equipment was not enough to produce, and they were handed over directly from the troops. Tanks, planes and cannons were given whatever they wanted, helping Lao Ba win the victory.
Later, for the maintenance of these equipment, a major repair factory was built.
The J-6 repair factory and the 59 tank overhaul were built at that time. After all, not to mention anything else, the engine will only take hundreds of hours to overhaul, and it will be too troublesome to send it to the Eastern Power.
There is a big difference between overhaul and self-production. Now, they want to build tanks and supporting overhaul plants, which is far from enough.
"What advice do you have?" Berg asked.
"If we jointly develop this project, I personally estimate that it will take at least five years, and it should be able to be built in the early 1990s." In fact, this is a bold estimate, the domestic 123 tanks are already a big hit.
, that is planned to take ten years or even longer.
Five years is the most optimistic estimate. Of course, Qin Zhenhua also said that by then, Lao Ba has invested a lot of money and can only continue to invest money in development.
"Yes, we are mentally prepared," said Berg.
"Then, over the years, the tank overhaul plant will be gradually improved." Qin Zhenhua said: "I think this can be divided into four steps."
Qin Zhenhua thought of Mercedes-Benz Motor Company. The plan they proposed for himself was three series, which made him unable to refuse at all. Apart from the pressure of funds, there was no other remark, and the money had to be made.
Now, I also need to propose a step-by-step plan.
"At present, you have a large number of 59 tanks in China, so we will start with the improvement of 59 tanks." Qin Zhenhua introduced.
Lao Ba has long planned to improve their 59 tanks, but he has never made up his mind. Now, improving their own 59 tanks in their own tank overhaul plant is the starting point of development.
As for how to change it, there is no need to worry about it. The domestic 59 tank has already come up with various improvement plans. Everyone has already made this kind of tank well. Whatever the other party makes, they can change it to what extent.
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"Then, the second step is to assemble and produce the 69 tank." Qin Zhenhua continued to say the second step.
Although the performance of the 69 tank is not the best, it is the most balanced. Lao Ba has purchased a batch, so it is natural to assemble and produce the 69 tank in their own factory.
"After assembling and producing 69 tanks, we can further cooperate in the production of 85 tanks. After all, 85 tanks are already considered to be tanks with the world's advanced level. By assembling such tanks, you will accumulate a large amount of production experience. Finally,
, On the basis of assembling this kind of tank, it is natural for you to produce our latest tanks ourselves."
On the side, Zhao Guodong felt extremely emotional in his heart. Qin Zhenhua spoke English and was skillfully communicating with the other party. Zhao Guodong and others could only listen to the translated words and could not get into the mouth.
Now, the step proposed by Qin Zhenhua is quite appropriate, and in this way, he is actually selling his own 85 tank in disguise.
"Then, I'll introduce it to you." Qin Zhenhua said: "Our 69 tank and 59 tank are all universal, 85 tanks, and 30% of the parts, and 69 tanks are all universal.
Tanks are universal, so, in this way, you can make continuous progress in this assembly. In the end, the new tank we want to jointly develop will have half of the parts, which are universal to 85 tanks.
Through such a process, the foundation can be laid for the final production of advanced tanks."
The words have been said, and the other party understands it, it takes a certain amount of time, and the other party agrees, or it takes a certain amount of time. Qin Zhenhua left the other party enough time to think and wait for the other party's answer.
Time passed by little by little. Lao Ba's inspection team stopped in front of the 85 tank and observed the tank. At the same time, they were also thinking about the plan proposed by Qin Zhenhua.
"So, can our remaining 69 tank orders be converted to our domestic production?" asked Berg.
Qin Zhenhua nodded: "Of course."
There are not many orders for Lao Ba's 69 tanks. It is mainly to produce tanks for the two warring countries. Moreover, even if Lao Ba produces various parts on his own, he still has to purchase them from the country. So, a little bit
Don't worry about the loss too much.
"So, if this is the case, we can purchase a batch of 85 tanks from the savings." Baker made up his mind.
If the order for the 69 tank is put into their domestic production, it will definitely be cheap. In this way, the saved funds can be purchased a batch of 85 tanks.
I visited the Eastern Power many times, and this time I had to make up my mind to buy it. After all, there are more and more T-72 tanks on the opposite side, and it is impossible for the Lao-Pakistan Army to say that it is not in a hurry.