Million!?

30 million Chinese dollars is about 6 million US dollars, what does this price mean? It means 1 M1A1 main battle tank, or 5 heavy mine-resistant armored vehicles that Xia Ming remembered, or 50 old M113 armored vehicles. Replace it with the equipment on the Huaxia side, so to speak, it is equal to 1 99A tank, or 5 59D tanks, and as for the 59 prototype whose combat effectiveness breaks through the sky, you can buy 20 vehicles.

No wonder everyone looks at Xia Ming like an idiot, you told us that this thing used by infantry is equivalent to each person wearing 1 99A tank into battle? So what is the use of the demo just now? 6 99As, each with a single shot that could blow that building to slag.

Xia Ming ignored everyone's expressions and continued: "After each XGPA's dispatch, the cost of the parts that need to be replaced is about one million. ”

Many people laughed, and some people said: "In the demonstration just now, six XGPA will cost six million, and I think it is enough to directly recruit the enemy army, and everyone can get fifty or sixty thousand." ”

Jiang Yaohua sighed and asked as if confirmed: "Is it really so much?" ”

Xia Ming nodded, it was really so much.

The skeleton of the XGPA is made of the latest titanium alloy material, the battery is the latest vanadium battery pack, and the cables are all specially made by Furukawa Electric of Japan.

However, these are not a big part of the cost, and the cost of XGPA's combined motor units is extremely high, with a total of 122 special piezoelectric ceramic motors forming 13 large groups of joints and 22 group joints. These motors are customized by a Japanese servo company, and the price of each motor is as high as 60,000 yuan.

In terms of electromechanical, the most sophisticated and expensive place of XGPA may not be imagined by many people, not the feet, but the pair of manipulators, and the hardware cost of the two manipulators is close to two million.

It wasn't a joke that Xiaotang wanted to stop the power armor project before, Yi Liqing's electromechanical design was completely driven to realize his dream, regardless of the cost.

For Xia Ming. Millions of dollars don't affect the big picture, and he doesn't think too much about the budget. However, this cost was taken to the plan discussion meeting, and it was refreshing to slap other units, and it also made the military daunted, no, it knelt directly.

"In terms of precision electromechanical, domestic components do not meet our performance requirements, so we have to use high-priced Japanese products. If there are domestic parts to replace in the future, the cost of purchase and use will drop a lot. ”

"This cost also includes the information integration and observation system that I just demonstrated to the judges, if this part is removed. Costs can also drop by several million. ”

Xia Ming is still trying his best, to be honest, whether XGPA can be shortlisted for the next stage is not the most important thing.

XGPA will not be mass-produced in the next few years, and the 500 million R&D cost will not have a decisive impact on their team. Just this year, whether it's Prometheus PC, or Shamrock, or "Phantom Galaxy". The market prospects are far more than 500 million.

What he cares about is to use XGPA to get in touch with the military, and it would be too unjust for the military to give up because of the cost issue.

Shang Weidong assisted: "You just say it directly, if localization is realized." And if it can be mass-produced on a small scale, how much will the cost eventually be reduced? ”

Xia Ming started the auxiliary intelligence and came up with a more accurate estimate within three seconds: "On the premise of retaining a certain information integration capability, the cost of XGPA can be achieved as a single machine...... Less than eight million. ”

Including Director Gu. The people in the other units were still a little nervous, but when they heard this number, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

The representative of the 2020 Institute, the old god, is saying, "Eight million? Our plans are capped at $1 million. Even if the performance is a little worse, it will not be as good as eight XGPA units. ”

The representative of Shanying Heavy Industry said with a smile: "The operation control system of XGPA is still good, and it can be combined with other solutions." ”

Director Gu looked at Xia Ming, smiled and said nothing, the meaning is obvious, if you don't want to be eliminated, there is only this way to go.

Jiang Yaohua stopped everyone's discussion: "Okay, XGPA is just a plan, let's show other plans." ”

"Alas, I knew that I didn't need the design of the combined motor unit, and the use of a single motor means that the response is slower, and the control is not accurate enough......"

"It's not your problem, it's that I'm not thinking it through."

Yi Liqing pleaded guilty to Xia Ming, Xia Ming waved his hand and took the pot, he was busy with too many things during this time, and he didn't pay enough attention to XGPA. Yi Liqing's all-out pursuit of high-performance route is also recognized by him before, if you want to blame yourself for not having a good eye, pay attention to the cost.

But then again, if you don't use a combined power unit, the cost will drop by 10 million at most, and for the military, is there a difference between 30 million and 20 million?

With the big mountain of XGPA in front, the explanations of other units were too dull, and the faces of many military judges were quite ugly.

They are obviously extremely entangled, XGPA is good, but it is too expensive, and these cheap solutions, not only the performance and indicators are ugly, but many of them can't even reach the practical level.

When the three seed units came to the field, in addition to the plan explanation, a page of PPT was specially added to explain the cost prospects, which was obviously for XGPA, and the site was temporarily rushed.

But not only judges like Zhang Wei and Shang Weidong didn't think so, but even Jiang Yaohua didn't comment.

The 2020 Institute is all about emphasizing the capabilities of their program in battlefield support, and also focusing on performance such as load-bearing and handling. If they hadn't combined the protection system with the skeleton, this solution would not be power armor at all.

The Yanling Research Institute's plan is the closest to the American level among the three, and some consideration has been given to the observation and data links, and even a digital weapon interface has been reserved, but the design of the observation and sighting equipment directly tied to the helmet shows that they still have a long way to go from integration.

Shanying Heavy Industries' plan is the worst among the three, although it deliberately emphasizes the technical maturity and low-cost advantages of using civilian products, but the protection system still directly makes people wear body armor, proving that their understanding of power armor is not in place.

After the plan was explained, it was supposed to be a one-on-one Q&A session, and the judges asked each unit to understand the details, but this link was canceled. All the judges held closed meetings, left each unit, and let them go to the base canteen to eat rice balls.

There was silence in the room at first. Zhang Wei, the commander of the group army, as a representative of the troops, spoke first: "Even if it is eight million, it is worth investing!" It's worth continuing to grow! If we don't invest or develop, we just wait for the Yankees to surpass us! ”

Shang Weidong helped his prospective son-in-law from another direction: "XGPA is a private company, and there is a foreign component behind it, if we can't get a list here, and people go to the international market to sell it, we can't stop it." ”

Another general said: "Aren't they all classified as Class II Class A secrets?" To dare to sell is to leak secrets! ”

Jiang Yaohua waved his hand: "Classified as classified is that they want to participate in this military bidding, if they don't even pass the plan discussion, the army will not choose XGPA." Then there is no reason for us to ask them to continue to keep it secret. ”

The general was not reconciled: "At least the information integration and observation system must be kept secret!" That's the army interface used! ”

Shang Weidong retorted: "It's not a big deal to change the interface, isn't this how we sell the equipment outside?" And ......"

He glanced at the dozen or so judges and said the fact that everyone could not avoid: "Neither food is given to others, and people are not allowed to go out to find food, even if it is the army's own research institute, this kind of thing is unreasonable, right?" ”

Jiang Yaohua said with a smile: "Okay, old businessman, I know that you are heartache for your son-in-law, isn't everyone holding a closed-door meeting to discuss this matter?" Yes yes ......"

Seeing Shang Weidong's face, he was about to say something. The lieutenant general hurriedly apologized: "This is heartache for the country and the army!" ”

The general just now also said: "This matter has nothing to do with the personal relationship of the old merchant......

Zhang Wei knocked on the table and said, "If we can't keep XGPA, we are ********!" ”

Everyone's faces turned heavy, XGPA. It's really a big problem for them.

Some people continued to put forward proposals, some said that XGPA's motion control, information integration and observation system should be added to the plan of the three seed units, and they were shortlisted, but this plan was immediately rejected.

The sighting system is fine. Motion control and information integration are involved in the various systems of the power armor, which is equivalent to letting XGPA control the design of the three units, which will never be accepted.

Others say that XGPA should simply allocate a small part of the funds to do cost-cutting research. It can also be regarded as a hush money for keeping technical secrets in your hands.

Jiang Yaohua vetoed: "500 million is distributed according to the five-year plan, 100 million per year. There must be at least three mature options to choose from, how much do you give XGPA? 10 million a year, people don't have enough to support people, is it comfortable? Twenty or thirty million? Are other units willing? There are people in the center of those three families, and if they make trouble, how will things end? Our equipment development system can't even make this decision, that's our incompetence! ”

Shang Weidong didn't speak, he was speculating on the thoughts of his son-in-law, and seeing that everyone had nothing to do, he said tentatively: "What if...... What about allowing them to sell internationally and making sure that the military has the core technology of XGPA? ”

Isn't this a paradox? His words aroused a wave of opposition, and Zhang Wei said directly: "As long as XGPA is sold abroad, it will definitely stimulate the Yankees ......"

But he clearly thought of something, and stopped only halfway through the conversation.

Shang Weidong said with a smile: "Stimulate the Yankees and let them speed up, maybe they can put the power armor into practical use in two or three years, if that's the case......"

He didn't say any more, and the eyes of the judges present sparkled, and they all understood what he had said.

Isn't this an arms race on the power armor project!?

Isn't this exactly what the military welcomes the most!?

Of course, it is impossible for the military to say this directly, after all, it is contrary to the country's general policy of peaceful development, but this kind of thing is something that every soldier and people in the military industrial system are happy to see.

Jiang Yaohua also showed a smile on his face: "There are not so many taboos in the power armor project, after all, it is not to promote the confrontation between major powers, our focus on the development of power armor is still on public security warfare and special warfare, in order to solve the difficulties faced by our army when it goes abroad and maintains world peace." ”

"Of course, I will report to the upper side on the follow-up development and impact of this direction, but I think the advice of the old businessman is a good choice."

Jiang Yaohua looked at a judge in civilian clothes again: "I saw your assistant go to Xia Ming just now, do you have an idea for NORINCO?" ”

The judge smiled helplessly: "Lao Jiang, your eyes are really poisonous, okay, I'll tell you what we think......"

Seriously, the glutinous rice balls at the base are not delicious. As a salty party, Xia Ming was very afraid of such a strange thing as Wuren glutinous rice balls, and when he heard the judges' recruitment, he pushed the uneaten glutinous rice balls to Yi Liqing, and went happily.

He has a feeling that even if the military doesn't choose XGPA, he has to give him some sweetness, otherwise...... Hum......

"Set up a new company to sell the monkey version of XGPA?"

Hearing Jiang Yaohua say this, Xia Ming was surprised. The military's mind is also so flexible?

Shang Weidong explained: "This is also to find a way for you, XGPA is too expensive, we can squeeze some out of the funds and continue to hang you, but it is obviously too unfair to you, and if something goes wrong at that time, we will also lose money." ”

Hearing the words of the quasi-father-in-law, Xia Ming immediately understood the military's thoughts.

He threw his hole card: "If the military allows us to sell to the outside world, then I have a suggestion." We don't need the military to invest, and we pay for it. ”

The new company didn't have to be done, and he set up another company in the Virgin Islands on the power armor project. Because the company is transparent on the military's side, it has nothing to do with Malaco's shell.

As long as the military permits, this company will be used to come forward and connect with domestic military trading companies. Of course, only the monkey version will be sold. And will maintain technical communication with the military.

As for the domestic side, as long as the army is willing to send people out of the field and other conditions, it will support the follow-up test work. Xia Ming invested money to do further practical development.

"For example, small power armor units can be formed in the anti-terrorist unit to carry out some highly secretive tasks, and even special police and fire units can be brought in to try security and fire protection purposes. I guarantee that XGPA can have initial combat capabilities within half a year. ”

Xia Ming's words painted a very attractive prospect for everyone, and Zhang Wei hurriedly said: "Our group army has several assignments this year, and I am in favor of forming this unit in the group army. ”

"This is a matter of the equipment system, we must talk about the whole army as a game of chess, and Commander Zhang should not make the mistake of mountaineering," Jiang Yaohua joked.

He was still not at ease: "Even if it is the army's own research institute, it will not only talk about dedication and not return, you have to let everyone understand where your interests are." ”

Of course, if you don't make it clear, you have ulterior motives.

Xia Ming looked at the representative of NORINCO with a smile, and his assistant had already talked to him during the meal.

"I think the big dogs in the Middle East are going to love it. Even if you don't go to war, but just use it to defend VIPs, you can at least sell a few hundred copies. As long as the price of the XGPA drops below two million dollars, it should be very promising, and for them, it is the price of a luxury car. ”

Sure enough, the big dog is the ultimate receiver......

I just talked to the assistant, and I actually finalized the intention agreement to cooperate. Even if the military can't cooperate, relying on NORINCO's friendship with big dog players, as well as the hard power of XGPA, the possibility of selling in the Middle East is very high. Of course, it was barely a hug to the thighs when he got on the line with North Industries.

Zhang Wei said with a smile: "Power armor is blooming all over the Middle East, that's amazing!" ”

The judges all laughed, isn't that a great thing?

The plan was quickly unanimously approved by the reviewers, and after the meeting, the representative of NORINCO asked Xia Ming: "What is the name of your company?" ”

This is the rhythm to start immediately, Xia Ming replied, "Uh...... It's called Char Heavy Industries. ”

"Char?" The other party was a little puzzled: "Where do I seem to have heard this name?" ”

Xia Ming was embarrassed: "I originally wanted to call the ...... of East Asia Heavy Industry"

The meaning of this name is just "the Asia of China", as for mixing with any cartoon characters, or hooking up with Xia Ming's surname, that is definitely not his original intention.

In another corner, Jiang Yaohua said to Shang Weidong: "There should be no opinion on this plan, their research institute has to be included in the military secret-related units, and troops will be sent to guard for a long time." You have a good time with Xia Ming, so that he doesn't have any resistance. ”

Shang Weidong said: "Power armor is just a branch project of their ......"

Jiang Yaohua waved his hand: "Other projects are none of our business, we can promise him no surveillance and no interference." ”

"That's good, he should understand", Shang Weidong was secretly happy when he said, and finally tied that kid to the military's chariot. (To be continued.) )