Chapter 1584 Blow out K2 asking for a monthly pass
If the subordinates express their determination to the boss, the boss will naturally encourage him, "Do it well, if this order is done, your bonus will be indispensable."
Leiden was waiting for this sentence. When he heard the bonus, his appetite was immediately hungry and thirsty. He wished he could rush outside and kill a cow and swallow it alive.
"Boss, please wait for my good news."
After saying that, he was about to hang up the phone. Yang Cheng quickly stopped him, and he wanted to know more about it.
"Wait, tell me about the current situation of Oman land jun. Can they eat 70 main battle tanks at one time?"
Leiden searched the information in his mind and organized the language, "As far as I know, the Oman land jun currently has 118 active main battle tanks, which can be regarded as a relatively powerful armored force compared to the land area of Oman.
However, Oman Land Jun only owns 38 "Challenger 2" main battle tanks purchased from the UK, and the remaining 80 are all American-made M60A3 "Ultimate Patton" main battle tanks produced in the 1970s. Their performance is larger than that of the third-generation main battle tanks in service, and their equipment is relatively backward, and their modification potential has long been exhausted.
Considering that Saudi Arabia, next door neighbor, just purchased a batch of M1A2, it is reasonable for Oman to be anxious."
Yang Cheng rubbed his chin and pondered, "If I remember correctly, the performance of 'Challenger 2' is at an advanced level internationally and has a short service life, so it should not be replaced in the short term."
Leiden affirmed, "Yes, so this time, Oman Land Jun intends to purchase main battle tanks, which should be planned to replace the old M60A3 main battle tanks, which can also be confirmed by the order quantity."
"Replace 80 'Ultimate Pattons' with 70 third-generation tanks?"
"Yes, their Challenger 2 has been used for some time. I went to check the information specifically. In the 1990s, the Omani Land Jun ordered a total of 38 Challenger 2 main battle tanks from the UK in two times.
We have been in service for 20 years, but according to their plan, we are preparing to put Challenger 2 into service until 2035."
Yang Cheng was shocked, "It's been so long? Can it still be used?"
He doesn't understand that tanks have a long service life and are strong and resistant to cao. Don't you see many small countries using old guys who have been eliminated after World War II?
Of course, it is probably a miracle that the old antique can go to the battlefield. Don’t expect to exert your combat effectiveness. It is normal to run halfway through the bed.
Leiden still answered honestly, "Yes, the M60A3 tank that has been in power for nearly half a century will be difficult to continue serving until 2035.
Moreover, the main battle tank of Challenger 2 has been shut down, so Oman can only order new main battle tanks from other countries.
but..."
"Hmm? But what?" Why did you stop talking?
"But, due to the country's economic strength, I think Oman may not be able to afford the M1A2. Boss, you also know what the price of the batch of tanks we sell to Saudi Arabia~"
Yang Cheng was stunned and shook his head helplessly. He almost forgot about this. I was so excited to say that?
"Why didn't you say it earlier?"
Leiden said embarrassedly, "I just remembered it."
Yang Cheng didn't say much. The cruel reality was like a chasm standing in front of him. You can't expect to jump over it. So it's okay to take a detour, right?
Leiden said again, "I guess this is also the reason why Omani Jun is optimistic about South Korea's K2."
Yang Cheng was puzzled, "Why?"
"It's cheap~"
Yang Cheng laughed, too, although he didn't know the specific price, he should be cheaper than M1A2 no matter how much.
Open the computer browser and search for information about the K2 tank.
K2 was originally named "Asian Leopard 2" and nicknamed "Black Panther".
This nickname is not groundless, but because the design concept of the K2 tank is different from the previous generation of K1 main battle tank. The design of K1 mainly comes from the US M1 main battle tank, while K2 has obtained a lot of technical support from Germany, and even the main gun, shells and even power packs are imported from the same model as the German Leopard 2.
However, unlike the high export prices of M1 and Leopard 2 tanks, the export price of South Korea's K2 tanks only starts at $9 million. Even if the supporting equipment is included, the ammunition will start at $10 million, which is nearly 10 million US dollars lower than the M1A2S tank. Even if they want to increase the price after eating too much kimchi, they will be much cheaper than American goods.
At this time, Leiden was silent for a while and suddenly said, "Boss, the email I just received, a message from a broker said that the public relations personnel sent by the South Korean side had already set up bargaining chips and promised that once the order was reached, it would be modified for the K2 tanks exported to Oman, such as installing new air filters and equipment cooling devices to adapt to the local hot environment.
Boss, it seems that we cannot underestimate Korean goods. At least for Oman, it is attractive enough, not just cheap. Since the research and development and design of the K2 main battle tanks are carried out under the framework of NATO, it can be better connected with the original American and British equipment logistics support system of the Oman Army, and there is no need to build a new logistics system. This will play a crucial role in determining the ownership of the order."
Yang Cheng sighed. The arms deal is never a one-time deal. There are too many factors involved. As Leiden said, the logistics support factor definitely accounts for a considerable proportion. It is impossible to buy a tank and use it up and one is discarded, right?
If you are so spendthy, Saudi Arabia can’t afford to play, let alone Oman!
However, Yang Cheng didn't give up. It was not his personality to give up before the business was discussed. The news I had seen in his previous life sounded again, and he laughed sinisterly, don't you have an advantage? Then pour some dirty water on you to see if you can wash it white.
Enter a string of text on the search engine and found the relevant news soon. As expected, as I remember, since the K2 service, Kimchi Media has been boasting that its K2 main battle tank can penetrate seven Z 99 main battle tanks parked side by side in one shot. It is worthy of being the largest country in the universe. Yang Cheng saw many comments below the news, and netizens of Bangzi really believed it!
It is also understandable that Bangzi has always been self-righteous and never examines the facts. The so-called K2 main battle tank artillery that Korean media claims to be able to smash everything was actually not developed by South Korea, but just a Korean imitation version of the German Rheinmetall artillery!
This kind of bullshit is not afraid of scaring the rigorous German guy to death. It would be strange if you don’t have a few sausages to suppress them!
Koreans have always liked to slay their own strengths and blow them to death. It would be fine to blow them with imported imported products. After all, the German artillery is indeed of a standard. Although it is not as exaggerated as breaking through 7 99s in one shot, after all, even if it is placed 7 thick steel plates, it will not be smashed in one shot, let alone the armor of the main station tank?
Chapter completed!