"Are you here to return the goods?"

The sales rep was very worried, so they brought two improved XGPA models to the defense exhibition, changed the name to cater to the culture of big dogs, called "Mamluk Steel Guard", the English abbreviation IGM, added an F20 number, and the armor module was also covered with a layer of desert camouflage cloth, hoping to make a big profit at the defense exhibition.

IGM-F20 has advantages and disadvantages compared with the XGPA prototype, the difference is that the German motor is used instead of the Japanese motor, and the cost of the motor unit is reduced by half, so the motion accuracy is worse than the prototype.

The second is to replace the fully enclosed information integration and sighting system with open AR glasses, and only a simple digital interface is reserved for the weapon system. In addition, the IGM-F20 does not have a leg hydraulic kit.

The advantage is also a major improvement over the prototype, with the new power system increasing staying power by at least 20 percent without increasing weight and at one-tenth the cost of the previous one.

The cost is of course the biggest change, the hardware cost of the IGM-F20 has been reduced to $1.6 million, Char Heavy Industries has only added a symbolic $200,000 to the software cost, and NORINCO's list price is $2.2 million.

Each unit can earn 400,000 US dollars, which is much higher than selling tanks and artillery, which is equivalent to selling missiles.

The reality poured a basin of cold water on them, and it was exhibited for two days, although it has not yet reached the point where no one cares, but the big dogs who came to the booth of NORINCO to wander around, all their eyes are on missiles, rockets, artillery, radar and various armored vehicles, and they only have a few superficial glances at power armor.

Neither the Saudi princes, nor the Kuwaiti ministers, nor the sheikhs of the UAE or Oman seem to take this thing seriously, much to the chagrin of NORINCO. Feel like you've miscalculated the need.

Fortunately, yesterday afternoon, a certain prince in Saudi Arabia placed three orders, but they were only used as toys. This figure was too far from NORINCO's expectations, and they originally thought that they would be able to sell thirty or fifty units.

Seeing that prince in the crowd, the sales rep naturally thought in a pessimistic direction.

"This is the ......"

The prince took this group of Baotou white robes to the booth of NORINCO. Pointing to the two IGM-F20s on the side of the platform, he introduced them to everyone in a tone full of emotion.

That kind of emotion, the representative of NORINCO is very familiar with, when Saudi Arabia got the Dongfeng cigar, in the face of other local tyrants, the Minister of Defense was such an emotion.

Of course, for the prince, a more suitable scene is to introduce a friend to a limited edition luxury car that he bought.

"Doesn't your head look like it?"

"There are some differences in armor......

"The feet are not like this, they should be thicker!"

The gang shouted, and the head of the group and the sales representative looked at each other. I was surprised, what they were talking about was the prototype of the XGPA? But where did they know what the XGPA prototype looked like?

The prince found the head of the regiment and said in a resolute tone: "Mr. Yang, I want to cancel yesterday's reservation!" ”

The head of the group and the sales representative felt a chill in their hearts, and they really came to return the goods!

"I want this!" The prince held up his phone and showed them a video.

The video is a bird's-eye view from a helicopter looking down, with an XGPA prototype leaping high and trampling a gun-wielding crew member under his feet. Punch and kick again, grab the gun and shoot. In a matter of moments, a dozen or so heavily armed crew members were cleaned up. AK's bullet hit the body, only causing sparks and no damage.

This video was shot by a mobile phone at first glance, the angle of view is a little shaky, and the picture is not clear enough. But for the people of NORINCO, the gun flame of AK in the video. The sparks of bullets hitting XGPA's body, and the sound of gunfire mixed with the sound of helicopter engines, are all genuine, not post-production special effects.

The head of the regiment was dumbfounded: "Where was this filmed?" ”

The prince was dissatisfied: "Yang, you use this against pirates in Seychelles. also made a video and uploaded it to the turtle, isn't it just an advertisement? ”

Head Yang is really confused, Seychelles? Advertise? There's no wind up there, huh?

The sales representative whispered: "Maybe Char Heavy Industries did it, didn't they contact Huahai Group with the boss and say that they wanted to go to that area to catch things?" ”

Regiment Commander Yang's face trembled, and he subconsciously assumed the identity of a soldier, and shouted with raised eyebrows: "This is a leak!" Leaks! ”

Just as he was about to report to the above, the sales representative cleverly took the prince's words: "Your Highness, what you see is the prototype of the IGM-F20, which is not for sale, and now we only sell the IGM-F20 to the outside world." ”

Hearing the sales representative's admission, the people brought by the prince surrounded him and clamored for a prototype.

Head Yang also came to his senses and hurriedly said: "The mass production model of the prototype is IGM-F20, and there is only this one. ”

The prince insisted: "It's different! Able to jump that high! ”

The two explained for a while, saying that it was the installation of hydraulic parts, which consumed a lot of electricity, and the staying power did not exceed an hour. In addition to this, the IGM-F20 is no different from the prototype, which dispelled the doubts of these people.

These local tyrants are very concerned about personal safety, and they spend tens of millions of dollars on security every year, at least tens of millions of dollars, and hire a large number of bodyguards. The performance of the IGM-F20 in the video made them very excited.

One such power armor can compete with a team of attackers, and you must have two or three around you, or even put it on yourself, as long as you don't encounter heavyweight IEDs (roadside bombs), or professional snipers, you can basically rest easy in safety.

Seeing that several people came yesterday, Head Yang was still a little puzzled, why didn't he catch his eyes yesterday?

The prince explained for them that the Americans had not yet launched a model with actual combat capability for power armor, and of course they didn't believe in what was on the Huaxia side, thinking it was just a gimmick.

After seeing the video today, these people knew that it could actually be used.

As for why the prince booked, the reason is very simple, he is personally a science fiction fan, as long as he can act with this thing, he is satisfied.

After figuring out the reason why power armor was given a cold reception in the past two days, the two Chinese people were both amused and helpless. In terms of military equipment, everyone's impression of China has not yet gotten rid of the prejudice of the pursuers.

Although the prince and the group understood that the IGM-F20 was the production model of the power armor in the video, they still insisted on leg attachments and a fully enclosed helmet.

The sales representative said: "The mobility and protection of the IGM-F20 already meet the level IV standards of the US military and need to be further improved. The cost will be very expensive ......"

Seeing the humiliated expressions on the faces of this group of people, Head Yang secretly gave a thumbs up to the sales representative, and then climbed up the pole: "Of course, you have special needs, we will improve according to the requirements and provide you with special models." ”

"As long as it doesn't exceed three million dollars. I'll order ten! ”

"I want four million! Eight! ”

"I'll start with four, but the price can be relaxed to five million dollars!"

This gang of trenches immediately entered the mode of fighting for wealth, and after a rough calculation, there were orders for forty or fifty units at once......

However, the various prices they offered made the two of them full of confusion, do you count power armor as a luxury car? Do you want us to price it according to different interiors?

On second thought, why not? Of course, there is no need to separate different interiors, but the skeleton materials, motor units, and even armor modules can be divided into different grades.

Commander Yang quickly had a plan, and when he went back, he asked Char Heavy Industries to make the power armor modular, and even pull the digital weapons on. Together, we can make a standardized system, and buy which components you like.

The sales representative pulled the group to the side to communicate the specific needs, and Yang Tuanchang calculated that the income was at least two or three hundred million US dollars, and secretly said that this start was really good.

Then he saw another group of people coming this way, led by the Saudi Minister of Defense!

"Our military wants to do some customization on the basis of this thing, and if the tests are okay, we are ready to form a power armored force......"

The Secretary of State for Defense also showed that video. It also shows the trench from another angle: "If your company can reduce the cost of a single unit to less than 1.5 million US dollars, we will buy at least 200 units in the early stage." ”

Two hundred! It's still early!

It is worthy of being a big dog. As soon as I came up, the lion opened his mouth!

Head Yang's brain was a little dizzy, and it was not easy to complain.

He barely calmed down, ready to break the mouth of the big dog even bigger: "Your Highness, if you form a power armored force, it will be a whole new ground combat system, please see." ”

He showed Xia Ming's PPT to the Minister of National Defense. The latter nodded at least twenty times in ten minutes.

Saudi Arabia, the No. 1 dog in the Middle East, has spared no effort to equip its army with the most advanced aircraft, tanks, warships and even missiles, but ground warfare is its weak point. In the past, against weak forces such as the Houthis, they often staged ugly dramas of losing their armor and breaking down for thousands of miles, and they lost face in the international community.

Although the root of the problem lies in the low morale of the infantry in the Saudis. But this is not something that the military or even the government can solve, and the only way is to improve the level of infantry equipment and rely on the technological generation difference.

It is a pity that there is no generation difference between the infantry now, and once it enters the chaotic close-range ground warfare, especially urban warfare, no matter how good the equipment is, it is impossible to win one-on-one, and the US military does not dare to fight this guarantee.

The appearance of power armor, especially the combat effectiveness shown in the video, made the eyes of the Saudi military shine, which is why the Minister of Defense rushed to come.

After watching the video, the Secretary of State for Defense asked, "Can you come up with a plan within this month?" ”

It's useless to ask me, you have to ask Char Heavy Industries......

Head Yang thought so, but there was no hesitation on his lips: "No problem!" ”

After the Saudi defense minister, military representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait and other countries also arrived one after another, and the booth of NORINCO was suddenly crowded.

After communicating with the trenches about their needs, it was already evening when the booth was deserted.

Head Yang was still watching the video, and the sales representative asked: "Is this a leak or an advertisement for Char Heavy Industries?" ”

Head Yang asked rhetorically: "Is there a difference?" ”

Counting the power armor alone, the order has now exceeded 400 units. If you count the power armored forces of several countries, it is completely profitable.

Saudi Arabia's list is the heaviest in this, and after watching the demonstration of the "power armored combat team", the Minister of Defense revealed that at least three battalions should be formed.

According to the scale of a platoon in the PPT, there are not only three or four hundred power armors, but also hundreds of armored vehicles, hundreds of infantry radars, communications equipment, and other equipment, which is a big business close to two billion dollars.

Even if it is a leak, for the sake of these businesses, North Industries will speak for Char Heavy Industries, of course, for Xia Ming.

The sales representative said in an admiring tone: "That Xia Ming, he is really bold, he actually dares to fight pirates with power armor." ”

He also thought that there was someone in XGPA, and it was Xia Ming.

Thinking of the pirates, Commander Yang sighed: "We can't help with international troubles." (To be continued.) )