"By the way, I heard that Chairman Lin think that Boeing and McDonald. Will the Douglas merger be successful? Wang Hui was about to hang up the phone, but suddenly remembered this matter again and asked Lin Hongfei.

Although it was strange why Wang Hui would ask this question, he still said honestly, "Yes, I think whether it is out of the strategic interests of the American aviation industry, or against the rising European aviation industry, Boeing and MacDonald. The Douglas merger is imperative, and it will not be long, and it will not drag on until next year's New Year. ”

"Is there a basis?" Wang Hui's tone became extremely serious, "The chief is also very concerned about this matter. ”

"Yes!" Lin Hongfei said without hesitation, after speaking, he paused slightly, and without waiting for Wang Hui to ask, he continued, "Director Ding of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense is also very concerned about this matter, and asked me to sort out the information on this matter. ”

Of course, he knew that the head of the road was very concerned about this matter, and now the Eastern Aircraft Factory, which produces McDonnell Douglas-82 aircraft, was already in a state of panic. Douglas Company, regarded as a model of peace, the domestic McDonnell Douglas-82 project has become a complete joke, although the outside world can be fooled with a sentence of "pay tuition", but Wang Hui's boss was the person who advocated the introduction of McDonnell Douglas-82 aircraft, this project has become a joke, Wang Hui's boss's career has absolutely stagnated because of this decision-making error, for a politician, is there a more cruel fact?

"Uh...... Well, so be it. Wang Hui, who just wanted to say something, was instantly stuck.

Of course, he hoped that Lin Hongfei would submit a copy to his boss, and that Boeing might not be able to successfully merge MacDonald. Douglas's information, but now Lin Hongfei not only insists that Boeing will merge with McDonald. Douglas Company has also discussed this matter with Director Ding Dachuan of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, so there is no point in talking about this matter by himself.

Want to use me as a gunman? Looking at the telephone receiver that had already "beeped ......", Lin Hongfei sneered on his face: Really when I am a fool?

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"This gentleman. You say yours this ...... Well, the Y-12IV has obtained an FAA airworthiness certificate, is it true? ”

When Lin Hongfei got off the plane, he happened to see a black guy standing in front of the company's Y-12IV aircraft, pointing at the plane, looking very interested.

Lin Hongfei didn't rush over immediately, but stood aside and looked at it: This black buddy doesn't seem to be small, wearing a well-made suit, and the price will definitely not be less than 5,000 US dollars...... This price is sky-high for black people.

Well. The few guys around him who faintly surrounded him in the middle were undoubtedly the bodyguards of this black buddy, a black buddy who looked like he was not small and brought a bodyguard to ask Yun-12IV, Lin Hongfei felt that this matter was getting more and more interesting.

"Of course it's true," Wang Guoliang, who was in charge of the commentary, pointed to the photo on the introduction next to him. To this black buddy, he said, "The latest Y-12IV of our group's Y-12 series has not only obtained the FAA's airworthiness certificate. Earlier models also received an airworthiness certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. We can't fake this kind of thing, as long as you call the FAA and the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom, you can verify it, right? ”

The black buddy nodded, obviously agreeing with Wang Guoliang's words, indeed. There is really no need to lie about this kind of thing that can be found out with a phone call.

"That's true," the black buddy thought for a moment, and finally nodded. "But isn't $3.99 million expensive?"

"The price tag of $3.99 million is the price of this converted VIP jet, which has more space and comfort than any current turboprop-powered, general-purpose based VIP and private jet, and even allows you to stand up straight inside the aircraft in a way that no other aircraft can do."

Wang Guoliang's face was definitely thick enough, and when he heard this, he immediately said, "Of course, if it is the most basic freight model, it will cost 3.5 million US dollars...... For example, Cessna's 208B 'Caravan' aircraft uses a 675-shaft horsepower turboprop engine, and the most basic cargo version costs $2.5 million, and the price after conversion into a business jet is more than $4.5 million. The disadvantages of single-engine aircraft should be well aware that they will never be inferior to twin-engine aircraft in terms of safety; ”

"That's right." The black buddy nodded.

As Zimbabwe's defense minister, he naturally knows the most obvious truth: under the same level of technical skills, the safety of single-engine aircraft will never be as good as that of twin-engine aircraft, which is an unbreakable truth.

"Another example is Beechcraft's 1900D, which uses the same twin turboprop engine as our Y-12IV, and has almost the same space as our aircraft, but the price of the basic cargo type is as high as 4 million US dollars, and the price of the modified business jet is as high as more than 5.5 million US dollars, and our modified VIP business jet is only 3.99 million ...... Compared to the single-engine Cessna 208 'Caravan', we can achieve the same price as the safer, and compared with the twin-engine Beechcraft 1900D, we can achieve the same space size and the same safety at a cheaper and more robust price. ”

Well, the maximum range of the Y-12 is less than half of the Beechcraft 1900D, and anyway, with the small area of Zimbabwe, it can't use such a large range...... Even if it is really necessary, you can add a fuel tank.

Well? This black guy turned out to be Zimbabwe's Minister of Defense? Tokozani. Kupe? Lin Hongfei Lin was really taken aback: What a big deal!

By the way, no wonder I feel that this black buddy is a little familiar, this guy seems to have come to his booth a few days ago, Lin Hongfei patted his head: Look at my memory!

Forgive Lin Hongfei and Boss Lin, in the eyes of Boss Lin, unless you are a very thin African and a very fat African. Or an African man and an African woman, otherwise he really can't tell the difference between these African buddies who are between the ages of 30 and 50.

When he came two days ago, he had already experienced the space and facilities in the Y-12IV, and he was obviously very satisfied with the Y-12IV, which is the second time, which means that he has a strong desire to buy, which is a good thing. It's just that His Excellency the Minister is still a little worried, "Wang, I don't have any problem with your aircraft, but the after-sales ...... of your aircraft."

"I'll talk about the after-sales problem." I have already observed a similar Lin Hongfei Dao.

Well? Hearing Lin Hongfei's voice, Tokozani. Kupe's bodyguards suddenly tensed. Subconsciously will Tokozani. Kupe gathered in the middle.

"Gentlemen, don't worry, this is Mr. Lin Hongfei, chairman of our group." Wang Guoliang's timely introduction relieved the bodyguards.

Tokozani. Kupe naturally remembers Lin Hongfei, the last time they met, the young chairman of AVIC Group 2, he was deeply impressed. Seeing Lin Hongfei's memorable face, he was stunned for a moment. immediately pushed away his bodyguard with a smile on his face. Xiang Lin Hongfei strode over, "Lin, I'm so glad to see you again." ”

Boss Lin would never admit that he hadn't recognized Tokozani just half a minute ago. Kupe's identity came and strained me this Tokozani. Kupe's hand smiled and said, "Your Excellency. It's a pleasure to see you again. ”

Not waiting for Tokozani. Kupe spoke, beckoning the staff to bring drinks up, and at the same time to Tokozani. "To His Excellency the Minister's concerns. I can completely understand that before this, many of the Y-11 and Y-12 series aircraft produced by our group's Bingcheng Aircraft Factory were also exported to African countries, but there have been some problems in after-sales. ”

"You're so candid." Tokozani. Kupe didn't expect Lin Hongfei to admit his problems so frankly, which was different from the Chinese he had dealt with in the past, which surprised him a little.

"Before I introduce you to our company's new after-sales strategy, I need to tell you a little bit about our company's origins and heritage, which will help you understand your concerns more clearly, of course it will delay you some time, don't you mind?" Lin Hongfei asked.

"Of course, I'm listening." To Lin Hongfei, Tokozani. Kupe still maintained a great deal of respect, nodding his head to indicate that it was okay.

"Before the restructuring at the end of last year, our country did not have the division of AVIC First Group and AVIC Second Group, there was only one company, that is, AVIC, and all the production and scientific research units and service units related to the aviation industry in the whole country were under the jurisdiction of AVIC, and all the export and after-sales work of civil aviation products, fighters, aircraft and other weapons products must be handed over to AVIC Import and Export Corporation, a subsidiary of AVIC, as a production unit. They do not have the right to sell, nor do they have the qualifications for after-sales service. ”

"Yes, I know that." Tokozani. Kupe nodded, Zimbabwe also has enough J-7 fighters to purchase from the Republic, so he naturally knows this.

"But since the end of last year AVIC was divided into two, our two groups got the right to import and export products and after-sales service, in order to better serve customers, we have decided to set up 5 after-sales service centers in Africa, under 15 after-sales service points, to provide customers with better after-sales service, each after-sales service center is a standby aircraft daily maintenance needs spare parts and wearing parts, consumable parts, basically, as long as the normal maintenance of the required spare parts, We can provide it within 24 hours, of course, this requires the cooperation of your country's aviation administration...... One of the five planned after-sales service centers is located in Zimbabwe. ”

"Really?" Tokozani. Kupe was overjoyed! If there is really an after-sales service center in Zimbabwe, and there is a reserve of spare parts in the after-sales service center, which can provide the spare parts required for maintenance within 24 hours, then Zimbabwe will no longer have to worry about the maintenance and maintenance of the aircraft, which is really a huge good news!

"Yes," Lin Hongfei nodded with a smile, "Your country's commerce department should have received our official letter by now, and it is no surprise that the construction of your country's after-sales service center can be completed by the end of this year or the beginning of next year." ”

"Good! Good! That's great! "Tokozani. Kupe was a little excited for a while, "If that's the case......

With a deep groan, Tokozani. Kupe seemed to have finally mustered up his courage, and asked Lin Hongfei in a low voice, "If, I mean if, if I want to convert this plane into a small aerial gunboat, I wonder if Lu Dao can do it in terms of technique?" ”

"Something like the American AC-130 'air gunboat'? No way? Lin Hongfei was taken aback by the Zimbabwean Minister of Defense's crazy idea, and shook his head again and again, "This is impossible!" The Americans' 'air gunboat' was modified on the C-130 medium-sized transport plane, it was a 20-ton load, not only rough skin and thick flesh, space and load are enough, the structure of the aircraft is also strong enough, the load of our aircraft is only 2 tons, it is a typical light multi-purpose transport aircraft, the AC-130 is wondering that the 105mm gun only fires one shot, and the huge recoil can seriously damage the fuselage, which is impossible. ”

"No, no, no, it's just that an aircraft similar to the AC-130 'Sky Gunboat' is small, the kind that only houses cannons and aviation machine guns and rocket launchers, and does not need to be loaded with cannons," Tokozani. Kupe waved his hand repeatedly, "Our idea is to install two 30mm to 40mm caliber large-caliber cannons, about 4 12.7mm aviation machine guns or a 7.62mm 'Minigan' 6-barrel rotating machine gun, and two 19-barrel 76mm rocket launchers...... I wonder if such a modification can be completed? ”

"This ......" Lin Hongfei pondered for a while, he personally felt that as long as it was not a cannon above 40mm caliber, it was basically not a big problem, and the body of the Yun-12 should be able to withstand it, but this matter was still Mr. Lu Kairen, the designer of the Yun-12 who came with the group to participate in this air show, had more to say, "I personally think it's okay, but please wait a minute, I need to ask an expert in this area." (To be continued......)