The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

Liu Tao has no pressure at all to export these weapons and equipment!

Poor and crazy rabbit, he dares to sell even a medium-range ballistic missile like the 'Dongfeng 3', which is a real killer weapon with a range of 3,000 kilometers.

In comparison, anti-aircraft machine guns and anti-aircraft guns are nothing!

Not even a third generation tank counts!

For self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, the vehicle is only one aspect, and the shells also cost a lot of money.

The price of 25mm shells is US$100 per round, the price of 35mm shells is US$300 per round, and the price of 70mm shells is US$900 per round. There are also portable air defense missiles, each one costs US$80,000!

Listening to Liu Tao's price introduction, neither Al nor Rashid said much.

The price is very reasonable!

Maybe the cost is not that high, but this is an arms business, and the profits from arms are inherently high.

"Liu, is this the second-generation tank you developed?" Rashid pointed to such a beautiful tank.

"No, no, no~" Liu Tao smiled, "Rashid, my friend, this is not a second-generation tank."

"To be precise, it is a third-generation main battle tank. The latest third-generation main battle tank developed by China, its performance has reached the world's advanced level!" Liu Tao corrected.

"Third generation main battle tank!?" Al and Rashid were shocked.

Currently, the only third-generation main battle tank currently in service in the world is the Soviet T72 main battle tank.

Others, such as the Leopard 2 main battle tank developed by West Germany, although it is also a third-generation main battle tank, have not yet been deployed in large numbers.

Both of them knew that the military was working hard to introduce T-72 main battle tanks from the Soviet Union, but the negotiations were not going smoothly. The price of the Polar Bear was very high. Not only was the unit price high, but the additional conditions were also very high, so high that even if you desperately wanted the third tank, Saddam, a third-generation main battle tank, did not dare to agree easily.

Now China has developed a third-generation main battle tank?

"The Type 80 tank has a body length of 7.69 meters, a total length of 11.02 meters, a width of 3.71 meters, a height of 2.79 meters, and a total combat weight of 55 tons. The main gun is a 120mm smoothbore gun, the engine is 1500 horsepower, and the speed on flat ground is 70 kilometers per hour. hours, with an operating range of 500 kilometers, automatic loading equipment, and on-board air conditioning." Liu Tao introduced: "In addition to this main gun, it is also equipped with a Type 78 heavy machine gun and a Type 80 anti-aircraft machine gun!"

"Believe me, its performance is even better than West Germany's Leopard 2!" Liu Tao pointed to this foreign trade version of the Type 80 tank.

The most important thing about the foreign trade version of the Type 80 tank is that there are three aspects to reduce its performance. One is the engine, which limits the speed on flat ground to 70 kilometers per hour; the other is the main gun. The main gun does not use a 125mm smoothbore gun, but a 120mm smoothbore gun. ;The other is the armor thickness. The foreign trade version of the turret has a frontal armor thickness of 600mm, a defense capability of 450mm against armor-piercing shelling shells, and a defense capability of 550mm against armor-piercing shells!

"Liu, how much does this tank cost?" Rashid swallowed.

"Only 1.5 million US dollars!" Liu Tao smiled.

Al and Rashid's eyes widened instantly.

Not too expensive, but too cheap!

Surprisingly cheap!

They thought the tank would cost at least US$2 million.

Liu Tao suddenly smiled in his heart when he saw the two people's reactions.

With the Type 80 main battle tank, the T72 main battle tank, and the Leopard 2 main battle tank, it is simply impossible to make big money in the international arms market!

He can also sell the Type 80 main battle tank for US$2 million or even US$3 million!

But that will allow Leopard 2 and T72 to participate in the international arms market.

But if the price is 1.5 million US dollars, I dare not say that the T72 main battle tank will definitely not be interested in the Leopard 2 main battle tank, because this price is not even comparable to the purchase price of West Germany.

He has occupied the market first, but the cannonballs can also be sold for a lot of money later.

One shell costs $5,000, and if it’s a special shell, it’s even more expensive!

A tank has a base ammunition of 42 rounds. Even if they are ordinary artillery shells, the base amount is US$210,000!

"Liu, the surprise you gave me today is really amazing!" Al shook his head with a wry smile. "This is a big deal. I have to go back to the country to contact the country and report to the superiors."

"Understood!" Liu Tao nodded slightly, "But I have to remind you two that there is no need to worry about selling these weapons. There are many buyers. Now we have just successfully developed them and the output is not high. The sooner you order, the sooner you will get the goods."

"You two are my good friends, so I contacted you immediately! If you are late, subsequent orders will have to be pushed to the back." Liu Tao shrugged.

Al and Rashid looked at each other and couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency in their hearts.

Liu Tao is right, there is no need to worry about buyers for such good things.

Because the Soviet Union is currently the only third-generation main battle tank exporting the T72 in the world, and the conditions are very harsh, and it must be from that camp.

As for Leopard 2, only West Germany is currently purchasing it, and other NATO countries cannot buy it.

Looking around the world, there is only one seller called Huaxia, and he will sell as long as you give him money.

And judging from the past, there are still no strings attached.

There is simply no other such conscientious arms dealer in the world.

"Mr. Al, Lieutenant Colonel Rashid, my friend, how are you doing? Do you want to go up and give it a try?" Liu Tao said with a smile.

Al smiled and said: "I have never driven a tank before, let me try it first!"

Later, under Liu Tao's guidance, Al tried to drive a tank.

Shift into forward gear, lower the parking lever, release the brake, and the tank can drive forward. The speed was very slow at first. Al behind him began to tap the accelerator, and the tank began to speed up.

Even though Al was driving a tank for the first time, he got started quickly.

After driving the tank for half an hour, Al was still unbearably excited when he got off the tank.

He never thought that driving a tank would be so easy.

It's simply easier than driving a car.

"Liu, this tank of yours is too advanced. I will definitely recommend these weapons to the country. We need them so much!" Al said.

When Liu Tao heard what Al said, he felt happy.

This is a great start.

After leaving the military camp, Al and Rashid returned to No. 25 Xiushui North Street, while Liu Tao and the others returned to the Fifth Machinery Department.

After all, the situation must be reported to the leader. At the same time, the money that should be settled must be settled in time, and the money must be secure.

Although Panshan Machinery Factory still has a lot of money in its account, it is spending money everywhere, and the money it spends every month is very huge.

The wages of employees, the payment to supporting factories, plus the project payment.

Liu Tao hopes that the more money he can get from Panshan Machinery Factory, the better. The more money he has, the more at ease he will feel.

Even this time, Liu Tao wanted to withdraw the deposit for Iraq in advance.

And these can only be accomplished with the support and approval of the leaders.

Otherwise, although the account belonged to Panshan Machinery Factory, Liu Tao would not be able to move even one dollar of those dollars.