Chapter 241: Modified Rocket Artillery + Missile Instruction Manual
After buying so many missiles from the Ukrainian Army, Mavi must have to find a way to sell a batch first. At least the cost of the money spent, earn back. In this way, the remaining Scud missiles, self-propelled rocket artillery, are equivalent to giving them away for nothing!
"Which country should we sell these weapons to?" Ma Wei, who was sitting on the plane, seriously pondered this question.
There are many war-torn countries in the Middle East, and they must be very interested in short-range missiles and self-propelled rocket artillery. However, Mawi does not plan to sell missiles for war. Firstly, he is not short of money, and secondly, he does not want to earn bloody dollars. This is tantamount to aiding and abetting abuse.
Thinking about the original Chechen battle, the bloody and cruel scene, Ma Wei still remembers it until now. Especially those orphans left behind on the battlefield, Ma Wei couldn't help but think of his past life. So he will not make such war money.
Unless there is a large number of terrorist activities in any country, these missiles are urgently needed to eliminate the militants. Otherwise, Ma Wei would not have easily gotten involved in the war.
"Ivan, send someone to contact the UAE and Saudi Arabia and ask them if they are interested in short-range missiles and self-propelled rocket artillery systems?" said Mavi to the butler on the plane.
The price of 300mm self-propelled rockets is actually not expensive, and it can't be sold for a few bucks. The expensive thing is the launch system, which is very valuable.
For example, the M270 rocket artillery system in the United States was sold for as much as $1.97 billion in 2017. It is the key to launching rockets. After all, the rocket does not have precise guidance, and once it flies 70 kilometers away, the hit rate is simply the same as putting two kicks, and at most it is used to wash the ground. I can't tell where to fight......
And the Tornado multiple launch rocket system of the Russian Army can be said to be the most cost-effective system at present. In previous generations, many countries have improved and excavated the original system based on the original system, and developed various alternative products that surpass its performance.
For example, the domestic cutting-edge heavy rocket artillery AR-3 is improved from the Tornado artillery system. This thing can hit up to 760 kilometers away. And it can carry out precision strikes at a range of 100 kilometers. In other words, it can both scrub the floor (carpet bombing) and point where to hit (precision guidance). But the most important point is that it is rocket artillery, not missiles!
Because rocket artillery, no matter how far the range is, can be sold to the outside world, and the Americans can't control it if they want to. Missiles, on the other hand, have a range of more than 300 kilometers, which is to limit proliferation. So the "nature" of the ammunition is very important.
"Okay, young master, I'll send someone to contact you. The butler said to Ma Wei.
"Oh, by the way, help me get through to the Minister of Defense first, I have something to discuss with him!" Combined with the memories of his previous life, plus the acquisition of the Ukrainian Institute of Intermediate-Range Missiles. Ma Wei will definitely have to make a big show.
What ultra-long-range precision rocket artillery, what modified short-range missiles, he will definitely invest money to let those missile scientists in Ukraine help him develop it.
Medium-range missiles that rub the edges, for Russia's own use. The trade-type rocket launcher that can be modified by itself (with a product manual), Ma Wei must find a way to get it. The opportunities are limitless. European countries, North American countries, can't think of this kind of thing, and can't sell it.
"Young master, Minister Grilov's phone has been connected, he is on the line. Ivan, the butler, reached out and covered the microphone and said to Ma Wei.
"Hmm. Ma Wei took the phone casually, and then before he could speak, he only heard the Russian Defense Minister, General Grilov, on the other end of the phone, and said with a hearty smile, "Ma Wei, thank you so much this time! Thanks to your help, you have helped our Ministry of Defense solve a difficult problem." ”
Minister Grilov, naturally, knew about the missiles and rockets that Mavi bought. However, he did not point it out, but pretended not to know by default. This shows that Ma Wei's relationship with his Ministry of Defense is quite close. As long as it doesn't violate the issue of principle, everything is easy to talk about.
"Where, where, Minister Grilov, it's over! As a citizen of Russia, this is what I should do. Ma Wei modestly replied on the phone.
Then, he directly pointed to the theme of this time, and said to Minister Grilov, "By the way, General Grilov, I have something I want to discuss with you. That is, in addition to the research and development of two missiles with a range of 950 km and 5800 km. ”
"I think our Russian military may be able to develop an improved version of the 800-kilometer ultra-long-range rocket launcher with 100-kilometer guidance on the basis of the Tornado rocket artillery system and the Scud missile. As well as a 300-kilometer short-range missile that can be modified on its own to increase its range. In this way, we can sell to the outside world without restrictions. And I believe that many countries will rush to ask for it. ”
Ma Wei said succinctly and appallingly on the phone.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he saw General Grilov sitting in the office, and he was suddenly surprised again by his astonishing brain!
"800-kilometer ultra-long-range rocket artillery with 100-kilometer guidance function? 300-kilometer short-range missiles that can be modified on their own to increase their range? If these can be successfully developed, they can really be sold to the outside world!" Senior General Grilov, Minister of National Defense, was almost impressed by Ma Wei's business acumen.
God knows what he's thinking about all day long at his young age. Compared to his own men, General Grilov suddenly felt that even they were only half the size of Mavi. Oh no, even if it's only a fifth of his smartest, that's satisfying...... The key is not even an eighth.
"Yes, Minister Grilov, this is good for our Russian military. Ma Wei seized the opportunity to say on the phone. In this way, his missile business in the future will be more stable. In addition to the more than 2,300 Scud missiles bought from Ukraine, self-propelled rockets are in stock, and there will be a steady stream of new products that can be sold to him in the future.
"Alright, Mavi, I will report this proposal of yours to His Excellency the President. "For the research and development of these two missiles and rockets, Minister Grilov also needs to obtain the approval of the chief. However, I believe that Pu XX, after hearing this news, will definitely praise Ma Wei's proposal.
"Excuse me, Minister Grilov. Ma Wei said politely on the phone. In fact, sometimes, he doesn't know how he did these things.
After talking to the defense minister, Mawi handed the satellite phone to the housekeeper and asked him to send someone to contact Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to ask them if they wanted Scud missiles.