While ordering someone to find Lu Kairen, at the same time, Lin Hongfei couldn't help but ask Tokozani curiously. Kupe asked, "Mr. Kupe, the current air defense means are very developed, from radar automatic tracking and standard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, which can pose a huge threat to helicopters and airplanes flying at altitudes below 2,000 meters. ”

He almost asked Tokozani directly. Kupe: Do you Zimbabwe have bags in your head? Seeing that the AC-130 "air gunboat" of the Americans is very powerful, they plan to make a copycat version of the AY-12IV themselves? Even the Americans dare to use the AC-130 only when they guarantee absolute air supremacy, you Zimbabwe...... Uh, who are you Zimbabwee going to use the AY-12IV "mini air gunboat" against?

"Uh...... We believe that as long as we do not work with countries like the United States, Russia, or your country that have advanced air forces, there will be no problem in Africa. "Tokozani. Kupe hesitated for a moment, but chose to tell the truth, "The terror around our country is rampant, and we think that a modified aircraft similar to a small aerial gunboat would be a good fit for use as an anti-terrorist patrol/attack aircraft, and if your company is willing to take on the job, we will purchase two for evaluation." ”

"As for the ground threat...... "Tokozani. Kupe grinned with a look of disdain, "Those damn terrorists, at best, there are some PRGs and 'Stinger' shoulder-fired ultra-low-altitude anti-aircraft missiles, RPGs are a little too difficult to deal with aircraft, as for the 'Stinger' shoulder-fired ultra-low-altitude anti-aircraft missiles?" This kind of infrared-guided anti-aircraft missile can easily be deceived by infrared decoy bombs. ”

Lin Hongfei smacked his lips: This is ...... It's true, it's true.

However, he also acknowledged that Tokozani. Kupe is right, as long as Zimbabwe doesn't have the brains to challenge the Americans, even if a miniature air gunboat is modified with the Y-12, it can basically go sideways. Anyone who knows a little about air defense knows that ground air defense still relies on ground-to-air missiles, and the probability of counting on ground air defense artillery to kill an aircraft is ...... Even with ground-based anti-aircraft artillery clusters, it is a thing in the form of collision luck.

As for man-portable anti-aircraft missiles......

Isn't it possible to install an infrared decoy system on the aircraft, the current portable low-altitude and ultra-low-altitude anti-aircraft missiles, basically all use infrared signatures to lock on to the target, and the infrared characteristics of turboprop engines are already weak...... It really reminds people of the tragic hit rate of the Americans' Patriot missiles during the Gulf War: from 100% to 80%. After that, it was not until 2000 that less than 8% of Americans themselves admitted, and the Americans' deception skills were not admirable.

Just this AY-12IV "mini air gunboat"...... Well, this is the name that the boring Lin Hongfei Lin Big Boss came up with temporarily...... Used to fight terrorism? Lin Hongfei didn't know if he wanted to cry or laugh when he heard it: Has the international environment around Zimbabwe been so bad? It is actually necessary to convert the "mini air gunboat" with a transport aircraft to fight terrorism?

Also, anti-terrorism should be a term that flourished after the Americans were stabbed in a chrysanthemum by Uncle Ben, and you Zimbabwe will start using "professional equipment" to fight terrorism now. How do you embarrass Uncle Sam? How will Uncle Sam mix in the anti-terrorism world in the future?

But...... Thinking of his original plan to replace the turboprop and install the weapon system for the first six teachings, Lin Hongfei's heart moved: Or is this also a good opportunity?

While Lu Kairen hadn't come yet. Lin Hongfei vs. Tokozani. Kupe Dao. "Your Excellency, when it comes to using the Y-12 to convert a small 'air gunboat', we already have a plan: to replace the Chujiao-6 with a turboprop engine, and then increase the armed attack capability, I wonder if you are interested?"

"Really? Are you really going to modify the first six? "Tokozani. Kupe's eyes widened, he was really interested.

Tokozani. Kupe was certainly interested. Zimbabwe also purchased the Chujiao 6 from the Republic for the initial training of pilots, and as a training aircraft designed for military use at the beginning, Tokozani. Kupe has always thought it has a lot of potential for retrofits.

At present, there is a heated discussion in the world about the use of turboprop-powered low-speed, high-maneuverability "battlefield aircraft", and the Brazilian EMB-314 "Brazilian Tucano" single-engine two-seat attack/trainer aircraft and the Argentine IA-58 "Pucara" twin-engine two-seat attack/trainer aircraft are typical of them. In addition to assuming the function of a training aircraft, it can also be used as a low-speed attack aircraft, especially the "Pukara" attack aircraft, which even slapped the faces of the gentlemen of the British Empire in the Anglo-Afghan naval battle: During the Anglo-Afghan naval battle, the "Pukara" not only carried out reconnaissance missions against Britain, but also took advantage of its advantages of good low-altitude performance to repeatedly launch harassing attacks on British ships and beachheads, posing a considerable threat to the ground forces of the British army and making the proud "gentlemen" of the British Empire They had a headache with this propeller aircraft, so they had to send special forces to attack the airfield of the Afghan army on the Falklands to eliminate the trouble.

As a single-engine two-seat low-speed training aircraft, the Chujiao-6 itself also has a certain attack ability, but limited by the weak power system, can only carry extremely limited weapons, but if it is replaced with a more powerful, lighter weight and smaller turboprop engine, this aircraft is actually very suitable for modification into a "battlefield aircraft" that is now widely discussed in the world.

The price of the first education - 6 is very low, a new new first education six in the international market is only 7 to 80,000 US dollars, if the old aircraft is used for modification, it is believed that the modification cost will not exceed 700,000 US dollars, the bulk of the cost is still in the turboprop engine and propellers, so as to ......

Tokozani. The more Kupe thought about it, the happier he became, and even temporarily threw aside the ideal AY-12IV "mini air gunboat" in his mind, and asked Lin Hongfei with bright eyes, "Lin, are you already doing this work?" ”

Boss Lin laughed dryly: How could he be doing this work? It's just an idea of my own. Of course, this kind of remark is resolutely unadmitted, Lin Hongfei immediately nodded, "Yes, all military powers in the world are discussing low-speed, high-mobility 'battlefield attack aircraft' powered by turboprops or paddle fans, and China is also discussing this aspect. ”

"A low-cost solution? So there's a higher-cost option? "Tokozani. Kupe became more and more interested, "Can you tell me about this plan?" ”

"This ......" Lin Hongfei hesitated for a moment before he said, "Zimbabwe is our best friend in Africa, and it doesn't hurt to tell you, based on the confidentiality regulations, I can't say too much, I can only say that this is a heavy attack aircraft powered by two turboprop engines, which can carry more than 5 tons of weapons and ammunition at a maximum of 5 tons, with low speed and high maneuverability, high protection capability and high upgrade potential. Battlefield aircraft's design principle, we only equip this aircraft with a simple avionics fire control system, which can only be used for attack combat missions during the day, but if the customer needs, we can also upgrade the customer to a more advanced and advanced model, such as installing a radar system, infrared detection system, etc...... Of course, this is only an argument and has not yet been put into manufacturing. ”

There is no doubt that in fact, this plane does not exist, and no one has to argue it, at least no one in China has come to argue, and the so-called argumentation is only "demonstrated" by Boss Lin himself in his head...... It's just a preliminary idea of Boss Lin.

But the problem is that Tokozani. Kupe didn't know what to say, his eyes were shining just now, and now his eyes were just terrifying, "Lin, are you telling the truth?" Can this plane really carry 5 tons? Can it also be equipped with a radar system? ”

You must know that even the number one heavy attack aircraft in the world, the Americans' A-10 "Warthog" attack aircraft, is not equipped with an offensive radar system, but only a terrain matching radar.

Pitiful, another unlucky guy who was fooled by Boss Lin.

"Uh...... Of course it's true," Boss Lin said stiffly, having to dig out more of the ideas in his head, "This is a model developed for the international market, and we use two Pratt. PT6A-65R turboprop engine produced by Whitney Canada and Hamilton 247F-3 all-composite four-bladed propeller in the United States; Because it is two engines, the nose part can be left free to install the radar...... Of course, as a low-cost battlefield aircraft, we do not recommend this to customers, even the American A-10 attack aircraft is also not equipped with offensive radar...... In terms of weapon system, it is equipped with two 23mm or 30mm aviation cannons and at least four aviation machine guns, in addition to uncontrolled rocket launchers, machine gun pods, cannon pods, various types of uncontrolled bombs, laser-guided bombs or television-guided bombs, and other special bombs, and even air-to-air missiles if necessary. ”

"That's really...... That's great! "Poor Tokozani. Kupe, who was flickered by Lin Hongfei's eyes, couldn't describe his mood at the moment, his eyes were full of little stars, and he almost groaned, "This is the plane that Zimbabwe needs the most, uh...... Lin, with all due respect, how much does this plane cost? (To be continued......)