Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The B-29 strategic bomber can only be regarded as an appetizer, and the good show is yet to come. But one thing Bao Zixuan was very satisfied with was that Colonel Freiburg's price was very kind.

Although the price of US$1.92 million is not cheap, it cannot be said to be expensive. When later generations meet military enthusiasts, it is estimated that they will be willing to pay higher prices to purchase collections.

This is also because Colonel Freiburg does not understand the market very well. After all, the old man has no children. He works at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base every day and does not care much about external affairs. The reason why he knew Bao Zixuan was because he was so famous. In addition, Bao Shoufang himself studied aviation power, and the old man still paid attention to aviation.

B-29 is just a sideshow, let’s get down to business. After all, this time I came here to buy a helicopter capable of combat. If the aircraft I bought back could not perform combat missions, it would be a loss.

Bao Zixuan came here with the purpose of purchasing a transport helicopter, and he already had a clear goal.

The CH-47 transport helicopter is an American tandem twin-engine twin-propeller all-weather multifunctional medium/heavy transport helicopter.

The mission of the CH-47 transport helicopter is to transport supplies and soldiers from troops to fort battlefields for the U.S. Army Aviation. Its dual-rotor tandem structure eliminates the tail vertical propeller of ordinary helicopters; it allows the body to rise and fall vertically, and its speed is as high as 165 nautical miles per hour. Before Bao Zixuan traveled through time, the CH-47 was still one of the models with the highest load capacity among the helicopters in service with the US military.

The CH-47 transport helicopter was developed by the American Boeing Company in 1956. Type A began to be equipped with the US military in 1963. Later, types B, C, D, and F were developed and sold to more than ten countries and regions. The largest user is US Army and RAF.

Some of the CH-47 Chinook A-type aircraft have been retired and stored in the US military, as one of the most successful helicopters in the world. No one will miss it if they have the chance.

Although some aircraft have been used for nearly 20 years, their performance has not fallen behind at all. In addition to the continued production in later generations, it can be said that the adaptability of this aircraft is quite strong.

When everyone came to the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "As many of these aircraft as there are in Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the Black Cloud Group can eat them if they can."

These words made Ian Wright and Colonel Freiburg happy, but also a little worried. Why did this guy buy so many helicopters? Did he have other ideas? But this is a burden in the hands of the US military. Being able to sell it is already a great achievement, and we can't worry too much about it at this time.

Although Colonel Freiburg is a traditional military officer, he also knows how to praise his products. So he smiled and said: "Mr. Bao has really good vision. This is definitely a classic helicopter. You should know the technical parameters of the aircraft very well, so I won't introduce too much."

"The CH-47 transport helicopter is not only used to transport troops and supplies, but also to rescue light helicopters that have been damaged in battle and cannot fly back to the base. Its excellent external lifting capacity can lift the complete UH-1 from the battlefield. Transported to the rear for repair.”

"The same lifting capacity can also be used to transport vehicles and artillery, which expands the concept of air mobility that began in the Vietnam War era from light infantry to artillery and motorized infantry, greatly improving the combat effectiveness and mobility of air mobility forces."

"The CH-47 has a wide fuselage and a large loading capacity. It can also be converted into an aerial firepower platform and equipped with multiple machine guns, especially Gatling guns with ultra-high rates of fire. It can kill or suppress exposed effective forces. It is also suitable for those who lack heavy weapons." It is especially effective against guerrillas with strong fortifications. In the field of transport helicopters, the CH-47 was one of the first helicopters to adopt a tailgate springboard, which can greatly speed up the loading and unloading of personnel, vehicles, and supplies, and even allows it to be loaded and unloaded less than 10 meters above the ground. While advancing slowly at an extremely low altitude of 1 meter, the infantry can jump directly from the tailgate springboard to the ground, or push the materials on the shock-absorbing pallet directly to the ground, avoiding the landing step, saving time and improving the efficiency of the vehicle. Safe to fly.”

No one expected that the old man would take the initiative to sell. It seems that doing business really depends on who you cooperate with; and it can also train people. This guy Bao Zixuan is really good. It's really not easy for Freiburg, an old stubborn man, to take the initiative to promote his products.

Ian Wright: "I don't know where Mr. Bao wants to sell this aircraft. After all, the CH-47 Chinook helicopter is an active equipment of the U.S. military. You should know what I am worried about, so as not to cause trouble in the future." Necessary trouble.”

Bao Zixuan certainly knows what Americans are worried about, and why he says that the CH-47 Chinook aircraft can still serve for a long time. Although it is not a particularly advanced or sensitive weaponry, it is not a minor player either. It would not do to let the Soviets get it. This is related to the national defense and security of the United States.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "General Ian Wright can rest assured about this. Heiyun Group will mainly sell to China and the Middle East. As for the Soviet Union, there is no shortage of large transport helicopters, and they will not purchase second-hand equipment from the United States."

Everyone felt relieved after hearing this. The U.S. military was also worried about Bao Zixuan selling one to the Soviet Union for research. The CH-47 Chinook must be retired by then; it has been thoroughly studied and is very detrimental to national security.

Colonel Freiburg understood that Ian Wright had already acquiesced, so there was no need for him to be such a villain. He said directly: "Currently, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has 36 CH-47 Chinook helicopters, all of which are A-type aircraft in early service. 25 of them can be used normally, and the rest have been partially dismantled. The parts may be seriously damaged and cannot meet the requirements for use.”

The old man did not disappoint and was very familiar with the base situation.

Bao Zixuan: "If it is possible for the Heiyun Group to acquire all 25 aircraft, I would like to use Colonel Freiburg's attitude towards work. There should be no problems with these 25 aircraft. As long as they are simply maintained, they can perform combat missions!" "

The old man has always been rigorous and of course does not allow mistakes in his work. So he said confidently: "Of course there is no problem, I can guarantee you this. However, the airborne radar and other auxiliary electronic equipment inside have been removed, and the installation will take some time."

I don't want these things in the first place, so it would be better to dismantle them. But don’t make it too obvious. After all, it involves many technical patent issues, and hasty imitation can easily cause disputes.

Bao Zixuan: "These are all trivial matters. Heiyun Group can handle them without bothering the engineering and technical personnel at the air force base."

After hearing Bao Zixuan's answer, the two of them certainly understood what it meant. Heiyun Group owns an aircraft manufacturing company, so it should not have much problem maintaining and assembling CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

Ian Wright said with a smile: "No problem. According to past tradition, the Ministry of National Defense sells decommissioned weapons at a 23% discount. Due to the huge purchase volume of Heiyun Group, the price is determined internally to be 23% off."

The price cannot be said to be expensive, but it is not cheap either. For this price, Bao Zixuan is still acceptable. After all, Laomei's weapons and equipment have always been well maintained.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "In other words, any retired weapons and equipment I want to buy will be based on this discount."

There must be something in it, after all, Bao Zixuan is a very smart guy. But I can't find anything wrong with it at this moment, so I'd better look at the situation first.

Ian Wright: "Of course, as long as it does not violate the principles and violate the confidentiality agreement, all retired equipment will be treated according to this discount."

I felt that there was nothing wrong with taking a stand, but it wasn't until Bao Zixuan had someone do the counting. Only then did Ian Wright realize that he had been deceived. He was deceived so badly by this boy that Colonel Freiburg did not look good on him for several years.

The richest man wants to build a military weapons museum in Hong Kong, but many weapons and equipment are out of print in the United States. But it can be regarded as a retired weapon. If you buy it at a 20% discount on the ex-factory price of the year, you can make a lot of money by selling it again.

Bao Zixuan: "Colonel Freiburg should know the ex-factory price of this helicopter."

Colonel Freiburg was never shy about his expertise. The direct reply: "The price of the CH-47 Chinook A transport helicopter is US$28 million."

Bao Zixuan knew that this price was absolutely generous. Later, the United Arab Emirates purchased 16 CH-47F helicopters in 2009 for a total price of US$2 billion, with a single unit selling for more than US$100 million.

Although that was 26 years later, and it was still exported. But the price of a single unit of US$125 million is indeed quite high. According to Colonel Freiburg's quotation, Heiyun Group only needs to pay US$5.6 million to purchase one.

Bao Zixuan made a gesture, and the staff immediately entered the situation. Engineers and technicians checked the condition of the aircraft, and accountants began to communicate with the Ministry of National Defense's financial personnel.

Seeing how efficient Heiyun Group is, Ian Wright knows that this guy is really someone who can do big things, and his execution ability is really beyond comparison.

In fact, Bao Zixuan was mainly worried about the long nights and dreams. If something unexpected happened, it would be too late to regret.