Chapter 275 The aviation industry has made a lot of money this year

Since there are foreign customers present, it is inevitable that the accompanying personnel of the Aviation Technology Group and the 611 Institute will have a dinner to entertain them that evening.

But before that, Chang Haonan still took advantage of his free time in the afternoon to find Lu Yuying who was preparing for tomorrow's test flight in the temporary hangar.

As the chief designer of the J-7F, it is impossible for him to be absent at such an important time.

"Comrade Xiao Chang?"

Lu Yuying was quite surprised to see Chang Haonan suddenly in this place:

"Why are you here with Yan Liang? I heard that you went to Jinling 14th Institute to support the project?"

"I was at Institute 14 before, but their products also need to be tested, so they need to use the No. 713 aircraft from the flight test institute, so I came here."

Chang Haonan looked over the opponent's shoulder and looked at the J-7F behind him that had just completed the ground display and parked shortly:

"Mr. Lu, you are very efficient. In less than three months, you have already built the second prototype."

"It's a small plane. It has a simple structure. Besides, it's thanks to you."

Lu Yuying took off the greasy woolen gloves on her hands and put them aside, patted Chang Haonan on the shoulder and said:

"Because the overall structure has not changed much, many parts do not need to be modified. You can just use the backup parts in the factory. In addition, this is not actually the second aircraft. It is just the first prototype of the newly built J-7F2, 02 In fact, it is a representative model.”

"Furthermore, Pakistan bought 80 aircraft this time. This model was built with our own funds. In addition to handing over and retaining funds for use, part of the profits can also be distributed to employees as benefits. Factory 132 Naturally, I am very motivated. In recent years, many people’s families have only been able to eat meat once during the holidays. They are so poor..."

The latter also remembered at this time that the 611 Institute's plan for the J-7F was divided into two types: the F1 type, which was upgraded from the old aircraft, and the newly manufactured F2 type.

"They all bought the F2 model?"

Chang Haonan didn't know much about the economy, but his impression was that the situation in Pakistan in the 90s was not optimistic. Otherwise, General Pervez would not have gone to Luogu with his sword...

At this time, it was already 1997, and some signs of the famous Asian financial crisis had already emerged, especially in some small countries, which even began to be negatively affected.

He had also thought about whether he could take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune, but he really had no knowledge in the relevant field. He only knew that it probably broke out in July this year and lasted until nearly the millennium.

At this time in his previous life, he had just confirmed that he had successfully passed the postgraduate entrance examination and was working day and night to complete the project. Naturally, he had no time to pay attention to these news. Later, he worked in technology for half a lifetime, and he never looked back to understand the ins and outs of this storm.

All in all, I regret it, very much.

But there is nothing you can do about it. After all, human energy is limited.

And in the previous life, China did not seem to suffer terribly in this round of financial crisis, otherwise Chang Haonan would not have no impression at all.

But it has to be said that Pakistan is very courageous to be able to buy such a large number of fighter jets in one go despite the cold wind blowing in its economy.

"That's not true. There are 48 new aircraft, and the remaining 32 are refurbished J-7Ps that were previously exported. If the results are good, there may be additional orders for the F1 type later. However, this time there will be flight demonstrations and actual aircraft experience. Naturally, we will use the F2 type with better performance."

Lu Yuying, who had just walked to the side of the plane, shook her head:

"In addition, according to the information disclosed by the Aviation Technology Group, a considerable part of the payment Pakistan made to us this time came from the Gulf countries."

"Gulf countries..."

Chang Haonan followed the other party, and the image of a big dog owner wearing a white turban appeared in his mind:

"Even if you know this kind of news, there is something from the Aviation Technology Group."

It is not uncommon for these countries that are extremely wealthy in the physical sense to directly use their money to support the armies of other countries, but it is usually done secretly. After all, it is not a glorious thing for both parties, and there is no need to publicize it in a big way.

"Actually, it doesn't count as knowing."

Lu Yuying thought for a moment and replied:

"The main reason is that the money we received, in addition to the normal international payment methods, also included a considerable amount of US dollar cash. This form is so unique that it is not difficult to guess the source of the money..."

Fine……

No wonder then.

In this kind of arms business, collecting payment has always been a big problem.

Defaulting payments is already considered a basic operation, but in the end there is no way to change it to barter.

Not only poor countries like to play this game, but also some rich countries.

The big dog owners are a breath of fresh air.

Not only did he spend generously and never default on payment, but he also paid for everything in hard currency.

So everyone likes to do business with them.

"Speaking of which, the fact that the Gulf countries suddenly spent such a large sum of money does this mean that they have any other ideas for our other equipment in the future?"

Chang Haonan's thoughts quickly spread.

The princes are indeed generous, but they are not mindless boys who spend money. The money they spend has a purpose.

But it is indeed a bit unrealistic to say that these rich people are interested in the J-7F.

It seems that it can only be explained as having ideas for other equipment.

After all, Saudi Arabia, the typical representative of the Gulf countries, did buy a number of big guys from China.

"Is this...I hope so too."

Lu Yuying, who heard this conjecture, turned around and said with a smile:

"But I think it's more likely because they want to check and balance the Persians. You know those countries' armies, although their equipment is very good, but their combat effectiveness...there is indeed a lot of room for improvement."

This statement is really a bit high on emotional intelligence, but after all, they are also potential customers, so it is not easy to say anything too harshly even behind their backs.

After a little thought, Chang Haonan was very sure that this had not happened in his previous life. At that time, Pakistan urgently purchased a batch of J-7PGs to deal with the threat of its old rival in Kashmir.

"Hmm... It seems that the Persians have made some moves recently?"

"Persia..."

Lu Yuying was about to answer, but then he was stunned:

"You do not know?"

"Do not know what is this?"

Chang Haonan looked at the other person's face with an expression that he should know and was a little confused.

"Oh, I forgot, you probably haven't returned to Shengjing during this time."

Lu Yuying walked around the wing and came to the engine and said:

"Just last month, Persia found 601 Institute, 410 Factory and 112 Factory and placed a big order to overhaul and upgrade their 24 F14As and 112 F4Es. It is the largest order ever received by the aviation industry. One of the orders, in short, no matter what happens in Persia and Saudi Arabia, we will definitely make a lot of money this year."

"Can Persians pay directly in U.S. dollars?"

This big news made Chang Haonan feel dizzy.

In the previous life, China also upgraded a batch of F4s for them, but the amount of the project was very small and definitely could not meet the description of this "largest order in history".

"That's not possible, but the news I heard is that they directly exchange oil. In the past two years, the country has changed from oil export to oil import, and it coincided with the high oil price at the beginning of this year. Although this order is not as good as directly earning US dollars, it is still It can save a lot of foreign exchange.”

In the 90s, the oil price of more than 2008 US dollars per barrel was already very high in everyone's mind. I wonder if people at this time knew that before Chang Haonan was reborn, the international oil price had hit nearly 150 US dollars per barrel in . What do you think about the record...

(The content of the next chapter needs to be adjusted, so it will be updated in the afternoon or evening)