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Chapter 74 French goods, high price, low quality!

At this moment, after taxiing for more than 1,500 meters, the Mirage 3 fighter jet finally left the runway. Ajamar turned to Qin Liang and said, "Of course not. This is a Mirage 3 that we repaired in our factory and is undergoing flight testing."

The Lao Ba Aviation Consortium not only has a J-6 fighter jet overhaul plant, but also a Mirage 3 fighter jet overhaul plant and a small propeller aircraft manufacturing plant.

The Mirage 3 has an annual repair capacity of six aircraft, so it's quite rare to be able to repair one and test-fly it.

"Isn't the takeoff distance of this plane too long? Our J-7 fighter jets in the East, even when fully loaded, can only take off from 800 meters. Under normal circumstances, they can take off from 650 meters!"

“Yes.” Ajamar’s expression was complicated: “The Mirage 3 fighter jet uses a tailless delta wing layout, and its long takeoff distance is an inherent disadvantage.”

Ordinary airplanes have wings in front and tail in the back, which is the normal aerodynamic layout. However, the French like to take an unconventional approach. Most of Dassault's airplanes are tailless delta wings, with the wings extending from the air intakes all the way to the tail. This results in low air resistance, excellent high-speed performance, and the huge wings can also hold a lot of fuel.

However, tailless delta wings also have many drawbacks, such as long takeoff distances and poor low-speed maneuverability, so they were quickly phased out.

As for a solution...

"Who said that?"

Ajamar was stumped by that question. Who said that?

"Is that what the French said? They're incompetent, so they just say it can't be done. Actually, with a simple change, we can greatly shorten its takeoff distance!"

Ajamar's expression changed instantly, and everyone else also looked somewhat uncomfortable. Only Qin Liang continued to talk incessantly: "Speaking of French goods, they've always been overpriced and underperforming, but they've managed to survive by virtue of their special position, caught between the US and the USSR..."

"Liangzi, Liangzi..." Old Tu whispered from the side.

Qin Liang didn't react and continued talking. Just then, a voice came from behind.

"Is that so? Is Dassault Systèmes really that bad?"

Qin Liang turned his head and said, "Hey, Mr. Ajamal, there are foreigners in our military factory? Unauthorized people can just walk in like that. This level of security isn't good enough!"

"Ahem, Mr. Qin, this is Mr. Delasco, the French technical consultant at the Phantom aircraft overhaul plant."

Delasco's face darkened: "Sir, you just said that Dassault Systèmes' technology is inferior, overpriced and underpowered? You are insulting us!"

“Mr. Delasco, I’m sorry, I really didn’t mean to insult you, it’s just…the truth!”

Both President Liu and Old Tu were a little worried. Qin Liang was just a hothead. Wherever he went, he would point his guns at the same place. Look at this Frenchman, his face has turned white with anger. Will he rush up and fight Qin Liang next?
“Say that again!” Delasco gritted his teeth.

"It's pointless to repeat myself. Let's take an example. The Mirage 3—no, the current upgraded version is the Mirage 5—is priced at seven million US dollars on the international arms market. Meanwhile, the American F-16 fighter jet is priced at only nine million US dollars. If it's equipped with the J79 engine, the price can be reduced by another million. If you were the customer, which would you choose?"

It's definitely the third-generation F-16! The Mirage 3/5 series are just low-end second-generation aircraft, products from the 1960s. How can they compete with the F-16?
French products have always been known for being expensive but low quality!
Delasco's chest heaved with anger: "Don't compare our French goods with American goods. Although American goods are cheaper, they come with many conditions. Their arms sales are tinged with politics, while ours... are purely arms sales!"

"I didn't say anything else, I'm only talking about price! So what if it's political? Does that negate the fact that your French products are overpriced and low-quality? They're clearly inferior in performance, yet you still sell them at such high prices. Second-generation aircraft, sold at the price of third-generation aircraft! Look at how much second-generation aircraft actually sell for on the international market!" These words instantly jolted General Liu and Elder Tu, among others: Currently, Pakistan's military aircraft procurement targets are either the East or France. After the Americans cut off supplies years ago, Pakistan has been wary of American goods; although they are good and cheap, they dare not buy them rashly.

Now, as we try to sell the J-7 fighter jet, and even the Super-7 in the future, besides convincing Pakistan that we can produce it ourselves, we also have to be wary of the French. These guys are the most shrewd; if they discover a new business opportunity, they might steal our business!

The officers from the Pakistani Air Force didn't come with us, but the details of our inspection will definitely be reported, especially regarding this conflict. Now, let's see how Qin Liang performs!

French-made aircraft, overpriced and underperforming. If Pakistan had no other choice, why would it need French-made planes? Our Eastern aircraft are clearly superior! The J-7 and Mirage 3 are from the same generation, yet we only sell them for three million US dollars! As for the improved Super-7, it only costs seven million US dollars, but its performance is 80% that of the F-16, and Pakistan can even manufacture them themselves!
Delasco's face turned pale with anger: "You just said that with simple changes, the Phantom 3's gliding distance can be greatly shortened?"

"That's right!"

"How to change?"

"Did you come here to ask me for advice?"

Delasco's body trembled: "Hmph, our Dassault Systèmes technology ranks among the top three in the world. Do we need to ask you for advice?"

"Oh, forget it then."

"Hmph, then you just don't have the ability. Everything you just did was deliberately belittling us. That's an insult, and you have to apologize to us!"

“I can tell Old Ba how to change it, but there’s no need to tell you. You’re just trying to steal our technology by saying that.”

"Okay, okay, okay, I'll ask you for advice!"

Qin Liang reached out his hand: "Tuition fees don't need to be much, five hundred francs will do."

It's not very harmful, but it's very insulting!
"No? You French people are really only interested in profit. Since you're asking us for advice, you're unwilling to spend money!"

"Okay, okay, okay, five hundred francs, right? Here you go!"

Looking at the Pascal in his hand, Qin Liang suddenly felt that the Montesquieu at two hundred francs was still more attractive.

"Okay, can you tell me now?"

"Well, Mr. Delasco, you should know how David modified the Kfir fighter jet, right?"

*Snap!* A thunderbolt flashed through Delasco's mind. He had been so enraged that he had completely forgotten that the Mirage 3/5 series fighters still had a descendant in the Kingdom of David! And the Squid had already solved the problem of the long takeoff distance of tailless delta wing aircraft by using canards!
His mind was constantly focused on the solution for the Phantom 2000, forgetting that there was such a simple way!

　PS: Surgery is at 8:00 AM today, so the 8:20 AM chapter will be released at a set time.

　　
　
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