Xiao Weiguo laughed and said: "Two 7.7mm machine guns are completely enough!" If you think about it, the canvas skin of the Fiat CR.30 could not withstand a dense 7.7 mm machine gun fire in any case. Compared to the wooden fighters you acquired from the Soviet Union, our A1 attack aircraft can be said to be much stronger! ”

Indeed, what Xiao Weiguo said is the truth. The most obvious feature of Soviet fighters throughout World War II and before World War II was the use of wood as the main structural material for fighters, and the Soviet aviation industry said that they would not produce all-metal fighters, although this was a bit conservative, but it was decided according to the conditions of the Soviet Union. The USSR had a large number of primeval forests, it can be said that wood was inexhaustible, and in terms of the cost of fighter manufacturing, wooden structures were much cheaper and capable of being equipped in large quantities. The all-metal structure fighter has obvious advantages in strength, weight, life and maintenance, but the Soviet Union has a shortage of metal material resources, so it is reasonable that they do not produce all-metal fighters.

After entering the thirties, Soviet aircraft designers entered a period of maturity. The aerodynamic layout and construction of Soviet aircraft began to be brought into line with international standards - the transition to cantilever monoplanes and retractable landing gear. And in one fell swoop, it solves the technical problems that have long plagued safe flight, such as aircraft flutter and tailspin. In this area, M.V. Kerdesh and A.I. Zhuravchenko have also made significant contributions. At the end of 1930, the Teb-3, a four-engine heavy bomber with a total weight of 20 tons, was finally successfully developed under the leadership and collective efforts of Tupolev. It represents the image of the Soviet long-range aviation in the thirties, and even more symbolizes that the USSR was already able to mass-produce heavy military aircraft. Between 1932 and 1933, the Soviet Union's domestic aerial bombs were produced in a series of models from 50 kg to 2,000 kg. And ahead of other countries in the world, it equipped fighters with air-launched rockets. The National Defense Committee made a forward-looking decision: to study turbojet engines extensively and strive to put them into practice as soon as possible.

Therefore, in general, the aviation industry of the Soviet Union is still developing relatively rapidly, but the aviation industry of the Soviet Union has developed by importing a large number of Western equipment and products, while the level of domestic industrial workers and basic industries is relatively backward, and the production of all-metal fighters has the problem of insurmountable shortage of machining equipment and skilled workers.

Negrin had to admit that what Xiao Weiguo said was the truth. He nodded and said, "Mr. Philip, what you say always seems to be right, I will believe you once!" We really need these two types of fighters very much, I want to purchase 100 of each for trial first, and if the performance and combat effectiveness are good in all aspects, we will place additional orders! It's just the price of these two fighters, but I don't know how much you need? Now our expenses are also relatively tight, and there are too many places to use money. ”

The implication of Negrin is, can you give a discount on the price of these two fighters? Although we are rich. But we can't be wronged, we have to buy it at a reasonable price.

Xiao Weiguo laughed and said, "Okay, General Juan." As you must know, our M30 transport aircraft is currently priced at least $150,000 a piece, and after installing the Vulcan cannon and related equipment, the price of the Vulcan cannon is also $15,000, so the price after the modification is at least $200,000. Our A1 attack aircraft, although it is based on the training aircraft, has been upgraded. However, due to the replacement of the engine with a power of up to 450 horsepower, there is a new five-blade torque conversion propeller, and the addition of weapons. The price will also rise to $30,000 a plane. Although on the surface, the price of these two fighters is much higher than the price of ordinary fighters, but think about it, what is the combat effectiveness of our two fighters? If we compare the Fiat fighter with a combat effectiveness of 1, our A1 attack aircraft is at least 2. The MA30 gunboat is at least 5 too! The price of the Ju52/3m transport plane of the German Junkers company is also 80,000 US dollars, and the bombing model has reached 120,000 US dollars. Of course, I don't count if I say it in vain, you can also evaluate it and then make a decision on whether to buy it or not. ”

Negrin nodded again and again, "No need. All we need is detailed information and a site tour of your factory, as well as the weapons samples we need, and we can settle down! In addition to these fighters, we also need enough assault rifles and large-caliber artillery, which is the most needed equipment for our soldiers, without which they will have to pick up broadswords and fight the enemy. Please quote a price, we need 50,000 assault rifles, 200 105mm howitzers, and 50 155mm howitzers! ”

Xiao Weiguo was shocked when he heard this, this Spanish republican government is really a big dog! There are so many weapons in the opening! 50,000 assault rifles is not a small number, the total value is millions of dollars, and it could be close to 10 million dollars with bullets. 100 Vulcan guns, 200 105mm howitzers and 50 155mm howitzers are worth more than $10 million, plus 100 MA30 gunboats, 100 A1 attack aircraft, and related equipment and spare parts, so the total price is more than $50 million! It seems that what Negrin said is that he wants to become the first platinum member of the Dragon Soul Ordnance Industry Consortium, and he really doesn't brag about it! Because this is only the first batch of weapons, they will increase the order later.

For such a generous customer, how could Xiao Weiguo let it buy weapons from other arms dealers! So Xiao Weiguo smiled and said: "Okay, since General Juan is so refreshing, then I can't help but reciprocate, I have decided that in addition to enjoying our membership benefits, you will also give 20 75mm field guns, this kind of cannon is very convenient for mobile combat, I think you must be able to use it!" ”

Xiao Weiguo played a trick to attract customers by giving away products that are not too high, I have to say that this method is very effective at any time, hearing Xiao Weiguo's decision, Negrin felt that Xiao Weiguo was really happy, and gave them weapons worth hundreds of thousands of dollars at once, which was completely for nothing, so he stood up excitedly and said loudly: "Mr. Philip is really generous, I think our People's Army will definitely buy more weapons from you in the future!" ”

Xiao Weiguo also stood up and said: "Hehe, I also look forward to deeper cooperation between our two sides!" It's a win-win situation for us! In fact, Xiao Weiguo knows best in his heart that this time he knocked a big bamboo pole on the Spanish Republican Government, of course, he knew that even if he didn't knock, the Soviet government would knock it, and even the Soviet government would swallow the gold of the Spaniards. (To be continued.) )