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Chapter 523: Model worker Dassault suffers a cerebral hemorrhage from anger?

Dassault Systèmes.

Marcel Dassault would never go out unless his own fighter jet was performing a flight demonstration, after all, he was not young anymore and his energy was not what it used to be.

The wounds I sustained during World War II are now starting to ache again.

"Father, Father!" Just then, a person rushed in from outside.

"what happened?"

Sergey Dassault's face was full of anxiety. How could he, a grown man, be so impatient? How could he entrust Dassault Company to him?
Marcel was somewhat dissatisfied.

"The model that the Easterners displayed at the airshow was for sale!"

They didn't want people from the East to participate in the exhibition, but the airshow organizers invited them, so they had no choice but to let them in. It would also be a good opportunity for them to see the Dongfeng fourth-generation fighter jet and maybe even get some technology from it.

But... who would have thought that the Easterners would come up with a single-shot version?

At the time, Dassault held a meeting, and everyone thought that the Easterners were afraid that their aircraft would be leaked, so they sent over a single-engine model. But now it seems... something is not right. This model is actually for sale?
However, even if it were a sale, it shouldn't have made Sergi Dassault look so grim.

"And the price is only forty million US dollars!"

Teng!
Marcel Dassault jumped to his feet: "What did you say?"

Before he could finish speaking, he felt dizzy and lightheaded. Oh no, he'd gotten up too fast!

“Father, slow down.” Sergiel Dassault quickly helped him up.

"I'm fine. You just said that the stealth fighter jets from the East cost forty million?"

If this is really done, how will Dassault sell fighter jets in the future?
Their mainstay Mirage 2000 fighter jets cost the French Air Force $15 million to use, but they would sell for at least $30 million on the international market. If they encounter some special customers, the price could double to $60 million!

Their Phantom F1 can sell for 40 million, so the Phantom 2000, which is much more expensive than the F1, will naturally sell for even more!

And now...

If these planes from the East come out, how will they sell them?
That's a fourth-generation stealth aircraft!

"No, their stealth aircraft are even more expensive."

Okay, the cheap ones are just gimmicks, the expensive ones are what we really want to sell, just like cars, the low-end version will never be produced!

"What's expensive?"

"The carrier-based version sells for 45 million, and the vertical takeoff and landing version sells for 50 million."

"What did you say?"

Marcel Dassault stood up again, and then... his butt slumped back into the chair.

Surprisingly, the standard model sells for 40 million, the shipborne model is more expensive, and the vertical takeoff and landing model is even more expensive...

and many more!

"Can all these models be integrated together?"

"Yes."

Marcel Dassault felt a throbbing sensation in his temples.

Integrating everything together means that production can be carried out on the same production line, which will significantly reduce production costs and R&D costs!
Dassault's fighter jets have always been very expensive because of their low production volume, which means that research and development costs have to be shared!
"Report! We've just received the latest news!" Gobert rushed in.

"Tell me, what's going on this time?"

"Mr. Sha decided on the spot to make the purchase!"

what?
Marcel Dassault was shaking violently, as if the blood vessels in his head were about to explode.

Bang, bang, bang!
Suddenly, everything went black before his eyes, and his body went limp.

"Father, Father! Quick, call an ambulance!"

At the airshow.

"Your Excellency Sultan, thank you for your support."

This is just a model! And Mr. Sha is willing to place an order for a hundred aircraft. This is a very rare and tremendous achievement!
Because of the many preparations made beforehand, Qin Liang knew that Sha would support him, but he did not expect him to support him so much!

“We have to thank the East. Without you, it would probably be twenty years before we could equip ourselves with stealth aircraft,” Sultan said meaningfully.

Without the East, their weapons procurement can only rely on the West, and among the West, the United States has the most advanced technology. Purchasing fighter jets from the United States presents many problems.

The purchase of F-15s a few years ago was an example of this.

Back then, the Persians had already purchased a large number of Tomcats. Due to their own air defense needs, they hoped to import advanced third-generation heavy fighters from the United States. However, the Americans immediately jumped in to block their purchase. After several years of effort, the United States finally granted them an export license, but... the quantity was limited to only 48 aircraft! And in terms of quality, they were still low-end versions!
Meanwhile, the Davidians had already equipped themselves with hundreds of F-15s!

Because Sha's weapons and equipment cannot threaten David!
If they had advanced fourth-generation fighter jets, the Davids would be ready to switch to them immediately, but for Sha to acquire fourth-generation fighter jets is probably still a long way off!

David is the son of the Americans. No, it should be the other way around: the Americans are the son of David!

Only by sourcing from the East can we avoid being restricted!
Moreover, Eastern technology is still advanced!

The United States needs guidance from the East to develop its stealth aircraft; the East's technology is undoubtedly the most advanced!

With this in mind, Prince Sultan regained his confidence: "We look forward to your stealth aircraft being developed and finalized as soon as possible and equipped for our air force! If your research and development funds are insufficient, we can also pay an additional deposit."

If you place an order now, you need to pay a deposit. This money is for Dongfang's research and development. If it's not enough, you can pay more!
Mr. Sha is not short of money!

"Principal Qin, Principal Qin, we just received a message."

Seeing Old Tu hurriedly board the C929 passenger plane, Qin Liang frowned: "What's wrong?"

"Marcel Dassault, the founder of Dassault Systèmes, has been hospitalized due to a sudden brain hemorrhage."

This guy, born in 1892, is over ninety years old this year. At such an advanced age, he still holds onto power at Dassault Systèmes, handling everything personally, which reflects the excellent work ethic of a model worker. It's actually good that he had a stroke, as Serge Dassault had been waiting for him!
This is somewhat like the succession to the throne in ancient times, where the old emperor lived a long time and the crown prince was outlived.

At this moment, Qin Liang didn't feel anything when he heard his words.

Sultan, however, seemed to have guessed something: "Could it be that he was provoked by our cooperation?"

Stimulate?

Qin Liang's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again: "Phantom 4000?"

"Yes, that's right. Dassault has always hoped to export the Mirage 4000 to us, since only we have the capability to mass-produce heavy fighter jets. Even if India buys a batch, the quantity is too small to sustain the Mirage 4000 production line. Now..."

The Phantom 4000, Dassault's lifelong hope!
France should have a heavy aircraft, Europe should have a heavy aircraft, and that is Dassault's Mirage 4000 project!

Since the first Mirage 4000 made its maiden flight in 75, the French have been constantly promoting this fighter jet, but unfortunately, the response has been lukewarm. It wasn't until India was spurred on that they purchased a batch, but without much success.

The second, and biggest, potential customer for the Phantom 4000 is Mr. Sha, after all, he's a fool with lots of money!
If it weren't for Mr. Sha's customers, the Phantom 4000 production line might have to be shut down after it was finished being produced for the Indians!
Dassault's lifelong hope was to see Dassault's heavy fighter jets flying all over the world. Now that he has suddenly lost a major customer, how could he not be anxious?
So, he suffered a brain hemorrhage?
Even if Dassault's health were to improve, he would probably end up in a vegetative state!

"Could this be a ruse on their part?" Qin Liang asked.

If old Dassault, who was being treated in the hospital, heard these words, I wonder if he would be so angry that he would jump up from his hospital bed again!

Sultan pondered for a moment: "Even if it's a ruse, we can't buy their planes. After all, the Mirage 4000 is expensive and has poor performance, which doesn't meet our needs at all!"

This aircraft reportedly cost over thirty million US dollars to produce. Given the French's personality, the selling price would have to be over sixty million US dollars. They wouldn't be doing justice to their hard work in research and development if they didn't make at least double their profit.

However... when compared to the fighter jets in front of us, we can see how unreliable the Mirage 4000 is.

Without stealth capabilities, advanced avionics, and beyond-visual-range air combat capabilities, how can it compare to the most advanced J-35 in the East?
Sultan peered out of the airplane window.

At that moment, the sound of an announcement just began to play at the airshow.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the airshow's flight demonstrations are about to begin. The first performance will be by our most advanced French aircraft, the Mirage 4000!" "Your Highness Sultan! Your Highness Sultan!"

A voice rang out from below: "Are you inside? The airshow's flight performance is about to begin, and I invite you to watch from the best stands!"

This is……

Looking down at the people through the porthole, Sultan was somewhat surprised.

The French Air Force Chief of Staff, Maurice Sente Crick, actually came to personally extend the invitation!
He was a little embarrassed: "Principal Qin, I'm so sorry, I have to go and take a look."

He couldn't refuse such an invitation, especially since the French were the hosts.

"It's alright, you can go ahead."

Maurice felt a mix of emotions as he watched Sultan disembark from the C929 passenger plane.

Their original plan for this airshow was to sell aircraft, especially Mirage 4000s to someone named Sha, but unexpectedly...

The airshow had just begun when Mr. Sha ordered a batch of aircraft from the Oriental booth.

Although Sha is rich and owning multiple types of aircraft is not unusual, everyone knows that Sha doesn't have many pilots. After buying a hundred Eastern aircraft, he probably won't buy any more French aircraft!
Moreover, the original plan was for Serge Dassault to invite Sultan to watch the airshow together, but now that Serge is in the hospital, the airshow will not be able to happen.

"Your Highness Sultan, it's a pleasure to see you." Seeing Sultan come down, Maurice forced a smile and went to greet him.

"I am also honored."

"Let's go! The best seats in the stands are reserved for you."

From the stands, with a commanding view, one can clearly see the plane taxiing towards the runway.

In terms of appearance, it is similar to the Mirage 2000, with air intakes on both sides and a tailless delta wing layout. The only difference is that fixed canards are installed on the air intakes, and the tail has been changed to a layout with two engines. The whole aircraft looks very beautiful.

"Your Highness Sultan, this is our most advanced heavy fighter! Its internal fuel range is 2,000 kilometers, and with three external fuel tanks, the range reaches 3,700 kilometers, with a combat radius of over 1,000 kilometers. It is suitable for large countries with vast territories, and my country needs this kind of fighter the most."

Sultan nodded.

That's right, they need heavy fighter jets!

Morris exclaimed excitedly, "Come on, look again! This plane has been specially modified with desert camouflage paint. This paint scheme was designed specifically for you."

The implication was clear: Sha should pay for this plane!
Sultan simply smiled and continued nodding.

"Your Highness Sultan, please enjoy this modern aircraft now."

With a roar, the Mirage 4000 taxied onto the runway. Thanks to its high thrust-to-weight ratio, the fighter jet pulled up its front wheels after taxiing for more than 200 meters. After taxiing for a while longer, the main landing gear left the ground, and the entire fighter jet took off into the sky!
That's the allure of heavy fighter jets!
Adding one more engine does not double the weight of the airframe structure. Many of the onboard systems are the same for both single-engine and dual-engine aircraft. As a result, the thrust-to-weight ratio of the aircraft will be greatly improved!

At this moment, countless spectators cheered, "That plane is so beautiful!"

High angle of attack climb, tight radius turn, roll...

The spectacular maneuvers were dazzling!

This is the splendor of the most modern fighter jets!

Morris's eyes were also filled with anticipation.

The French Air Force has never been equipped with heavy fighter jets. They had their eye on the Mirage 4000, but considering its exorbitant price, they felt it was unaffordable, so... they had to give up!
The Mirage 2000 is still the best; its price-performance ratio is too high. Even if you were to drop a nuclear bomb, you could still choose the Mirage 2000!

The roar faded into the distance, then returned.

Oriental booth.

Looking at the sky, Old Tu sighed with admiration, "The maneuverability of this plane is truly impressive!"

Qin Liang smiled and said, "Old Tu, as an excellent aircraft designer, you need to broaden your horizons. Is that all?"

"Is there anything better than this?"

Our J-20 is just as maneuverable, but we can't show it off.

"Of course," Qin Liang said. "Didn't you see the disdain in the Russians' eyes? They're waiting for their fighter jets to take off and make a name for themselves."

When it comes to maneuverability, who can beat the Su-27?

When Tu Lao looked over, he indeed saw a group of disdainful Russians.

"Hmph, they put the Mirage 4000 first just to show off the power of this aircraft, but in reality... it can only become our stepping stone!"

"That's right, there's nothing to brag about with the Mirage 4000, but our Su-27 will definitely amaze everyone!"

Simonov seemed to sense something and turned to look towards the eastern exhibition area, but he couldn't see anyone sitting in the passenger plane cabin.

Next time I come, I'll bring a passenger plane too, so I can go up and rest when I'm tired.

The spectacular air show has come to a close.

"Principal Qin, Principal Qin!" Someone came up from below.

"We just received a message from the exhibitors that we will be performing the next flight demonstration."

This is an attempt to suppress the East!
After all, the Mirage 4000 is a twin-engine heavy fighter! It has a high thrust-to-weight ratio and strong performance, which is definitely incomparable to the aircraft we brought!
This must be because Dassault was hospitalized, and they changed the airshow plan! They deliberately let the Mirage 4000 outperform the Eastern fighter jets!
Qin Liang smiled and said, "Alright, since you want us to demonstrate, then let's demonstrate. Let Coach Shi go up there!"

Our JL-10 is the world's first advanced trainer aircraft!

Even before the airshow started, the JL-10 trainer had already secured a partnership with the Noodle Country, which is enough to demonstrate the advanced performance of this trainer aircraft!
In the stands.

"Your Highness Sultan, what are your thoughts on the Mirage 4000 flight demonstration just now?"

“This is a very good aircraft.” Sultan nodded. What could he say? He couldn’t very well say it was bad, could he? That would be a slap in the face to the French.

"Would you be interested in purchasing a batch?"

Sultan pondered for a moment: "If the price of this aircraft can be reduced to forty million US dollars per unit, then we can consider it."

"That's impossible! This is a twin-engine heavy fighter! Your Highness Sultan, don't compare it to that model from the East. That model is only a single-engine one."

"Yes, that model is a single-shot, but it can become invisible. Can the Phantom 4000 do that?"

Are you kidding me? To make it invisible would be practically a complete redesign! Dassault Systèmes doesn't have that kind of capability!

"Your Highness Sultan, so far, stealth aircraft have not demonstrated significant combat capabilities; conventional fighters have been the primary mode of combat..."

"Yes, it hasn't been shown yet, but this is the future trend. When we buy aircraft, we're targeting the market for the next ten or twenty years. Mr. Morris, do you think that twenty years from now, conventional fighter jets will still be the mainstay?"

Morris wanted to nod, but... he couldn't lie through his teeth.

After all, the Cold War wasn't over yet, and the pace of weapon and equipment iteration in various countries was very fast!
At this rate of progress, not to mention twenty years, within ten years, stealth aircraft will dominate!
"Your Highness Sultan, your territory is vast and requires heavy fighter jets..."

“We do need heavy fighter jets, but the Mirage 4000 is too expensive. At the same price, we clearly have better options, Mr. Maurice. If you were us, what would you choose? I heard that the French Air Force didn't even want the Mirage 4000. What were your reasons for giving it up?”

Morris fell silent.

Of course it's expensive!
Just then, a voice came over the loudspeaker.

"The next aircraft for demonstrations will be the Eastern JL-10, the world's first advanced trainer jet..."

The announcer reluctantly followed the script provided by Dongfang.

"With the mass deployment of third-generation fighter jets, the issue of pilot training has become increasingly prominent. This trainer aircraft can fully simulate the characteristics of third-generation fighter jets and can also input different flight control laws to simulate different aircraft operations, which can greatly reduce the training cost for pilots..."

Morris was stunned. Who...who arranged this? Is this to get the whole world to buy trainer aircraft from the East?

In modern terms, the first day of the airshow had the largest number of visitors!

(End of this chapter)