From arms dealer to king of war

Qiao Jia immediately fell in love with a white Agusta AW109.

This is an old-fashioned medical rescue helicopter that is more than thirty years old. It is equipped with medical equipment and many incomprehensible electronic instruments.

But it's obvious that none of those things can be used anymore. According to the parameters given by the universal toolbox's detection system, this aircraft is an old thing that was manufactured in the 1980s. It has undergone two major repairs. The propeller blades have been replaced, but the engine's The efficiency is only 70% of the original, and there are also some problems with the operation of the avionics system.

However, although there are many problems, the advantages are also obvious, that is, it is cheap!

Nowadays, if the brand new Agusta AW109 does not cost US$7 million, you are not even qualified to inquire about the price, but now this AW109 only costs US$200,000.

For an extra $20,000, the Air Force's technical officer can give you a major maintenance and a new set of exterior paint, ensuring that the exterior will look like new even if the hatch is not opened.

Of course, Qiao Jia was very sure that they were robbing people, because if they didn't prepare the plane, it might crash even when it flew out to deliver goods.

The military's business is to be "horizontal". It should be straightforward and never sloppy. When it was discovered that Qiao Jia was interested in Agusta, the person in charge of the hangar immediately found someone to drag this guy's plane out and start it to let Qiao Jia feel the full range. one time.

Qiao Jia just sat in the cab and felt it, and felt that this thing was worth it.

Although the engine sound is a bit loud and the vibration is severe, the structure of the fuselage is intact and there is no hard damage. Especially the propeller blades are still 80% new. In the outside market, just buying a propeller costs more than 200,000 yuan.

Helicopters are valuable because there is demand for them. Rich people won't want this AW109, and those without money can't afford it. 'Demand' determines its price, but for Qiao Jia, 200,000 is definitely a Spit blood sale.

But he was only willing to buy it if Qiao Jia had a universal tool box. If he hadn't met Qiao Jia, this plane would have been in the garbage dump in a few years.

One was eager to deal with it, the other really wanted to buy it, and both parties hit it off immediately.

Qiao Jia paid a deposit of US$100,000 on the spot, and then dragged the boss and technical officer of the hangar and said that he was willing to add an additional US$50,000, but required full participation in the maintenance of the AW-109, and they must follow their own rules. The aircraft must be painted according to the requirements and ensure that there are no problems with the avionics system.

The chief officer of the hangar rarely encounters a "taken advantage" who is willing to spend money on junk goods, so of course he must be careful.

The chief officer, who was responsible for handling the inventory, nodded and agreed to Qiao Jia's request to replace the avionics system, but there was an additional condition, which was to spend another 250,000 yuan to buy a Gazelle, making up 500,000 yuan.

This 'little antelope' is not a little antelope running on the grassland, but an armed helicopter.

Looking at the bearded hangar chief, winking and saying that the weapon racks and fire control systems could be retained, Qiao Jia spread his hands in disbelief and said, "Isn't this really fucking illegal?"

According to the hangar chief, it is really not illegal, at least in Egypt.

The weapon rack itself is not illegal, it is you hanging the weapon and flying it around.

At this time, when Qiao Jia went to see the hangar, he suddenly discovered that the Gaddafi arsenal that frightened him was actually nothing more than that.

There are dozens of old helicopters in the hangar of this army aviation base, including a dozen or so Little Antelopes.

Logically speaking, the Gazelle is a good, cheap and affordable aircraft. Unfortunately, with the rise of drones, this kind of small helicopter has gradually lost its market. Instead, heavy attack helicopters such as Mi-28 and Ka-52 have become popular. .

Qiao Jia really likes and really needs light helicopters like the Gazelle. The only disadvantage is that for a travel company with only three people, it seems a bit outrageous to have two helicopters.

But if you have an advantage, don’t take advantage of it, you bastard. They even left the electronic system and fire control system to Q. Why should you hesitate for 250,000? Take it!

Seeing that as he showed his purchasing power, many people in the base gathered around and began to recommend the models in the hangar...

Although it is just an Army aviation logistics base, it is also a military base after all.

Qiao Jia was confused by the enthusiasm of the Army Aviation ground staff. He smiled dryly and squeezed out of the crowd, dragging the chief officer with him and running into his office.

Qiao Jia looked at the middle-aged man with a thick mustache in front of him and said a little unconfidently: "Mr. Dill, is there really no problem with what we do?"

Dill touched his mustache, shook his head with a smile and said, "What's the problem? You are Chinese and are the best customer!

We will provide a complete sales contract, you are helping us handle the inventory machines, you are our friend of Egypt Army Aviation. "

Qiao Jia looked at Dill, who looked like he was taking it for granted. He spread his hands and said, "I'm talking about SD. These helicopters, well, Agusta are definitely fine, but can the Oryx really pass customs?"

Dill frowned and said, "What are you talking about? You are Chinese, how could the SD people make things difficult for you?

We just bought a helicopter. If you are worried, we can directly contact the airport in Khamu and we can send the plane to your home with only two transfers.

But you'll have to add an extra $20,000 to that, because both fuel and drivers cost money. "

Qiao Jia agreed almost without hesitation and signed a purchase agreement that looked very formal.

Starting from the next day, Qiao Jia came to the logistics base to check in every day and personally borrowed the base's equipment to inspect and maintain the two helicopters.

The universal toolbox is indeed a machinist's artifact. Without even deliberately replacing parts, just adjusting according to the instructions of the detector has brought Agusta and Oryx to the best possible condition.

If you want to make them better, you need to find a way to replace the more seriously worn parts after Qiao Jia returns.

Compared with the just-necessary supplies of travel companies like ‘Agusta’, Qiao Jia likes the little antelope too much.

It is light, compact, has excellent adaptability, and has a slightly poor battery life, but its maximum range of 800 kilometers can basically meet Qiao Jia’s needs.

In this way, the three of them stayed in Egypt for four full months at the company's expense, and finally returned to Damazin full of visions for the future.

What Qiao Jia didn't expect was that Damazin had changed a lot after he had been away for four months.

This prairie town actually has electricity. After asking, I found out that the Roseres Dam built with China's aid has begun to generate electricity. As a sister town on the Blue Nile, Damazin is naturally the first to benefit.