"There are only three operator positions on the E-2 early warning aircraft, but there are four here. It is indeed better than the E-2!" Salah nodded.

"Yes, we have the most operator positions here. The Ka-31 only has two radar operators." Zhang Feng said: "Generally speaking, the configuration of these four people is one commander and one radar operator.

The operator and two air commanders are not comparable to the E-3 early warning aircraft. However, our configuration can already assume the command task of the fighter formation. An air commander can command a flight through the data link.

Squadron."

Different organizations have different numbers of squadrons.

For a long time, the domestic practice was that two aircraft constituted a squadron, and two squadrons constituted a squadron. The base of an aviation regiment only had about twenty aircraft stationed there. However, abroad, they generally had large establishments. The United States

The navy's basic squadron has about 24 aircraft.

Now, when it comes to commanding this squadron, it's just a mock lake concept, but to Saudi ears, it sounds very happy.

Such an early warning helicopter can command the carrier-based aircraft of an aircraft carrier. Not bad, not bad!

"Generally speaking, if an aircraft carrier carries four of these ship-based helicopters, it can ensure uninterrupted airborne early warning." Qin Tao saw that the time was ripe and began to fool around.

"We want five, and keep one as a spare!" Salman made the decision on the spot.

This is an early warning helicopter. Because it is equipped with an advanced active phased array radar and a large number of electronic equipment, it is very expensive. The big players don't even ask the price and just make the decision.

Keep one as a backup! If you have a lot of money, you can do whatever you want.

"Can we go take a look at the early warning aircraft over there?" Salman pointed to the fixed-wing early warning aircraft over there again.

"Have you asked for permission?" Qin Tao asked Xu Zhengyang beside him.

"The military is still discussing." Xu Zhengyang replied. Just as he was talking, his cell phone rang. When he answered the phone, he immediately said excitedly: "The superiors agreed, and they made a special case for our Saudi customers!

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"Thank you very much." Salman was also very happy: "You are such a good friend!"

Everyone walked towards the Yunba modified early warning aircraft, and some people began to discuss: "Why are the equipment of the two aircraft different?"

One is a big plate and the other is a balance beam. What is the difference between the two?

"For a medium-sized transport aircraft, carrying a large plate on its head may cause serious damage to the aerodynamic layout and affect flight safety." Qin Tao explained: "With this balance beam method, there is no need to worry. But at the same time

, This balance beam early warning aircraft also has shortcomings. It reduces airflow interference, but the radar array of the active phased array can only be arranged on both sides, causing it to be unable to detect targets on the nose and tail. "

You can't have your cake and eat it too, different layouts have advantages and disadvantages.

"So, the latter cannot achieve omnidirectional search?"

"When the latter is used, it needs to fly an S-shaped route, so that the scanning blind spot can be compensated for by flying."

"For us, this is not a problem." At this moment, Salman said: "As long as we fly along the border within our own territory, we can search for every move in the target direction!"

Different usage scenarios have different needs.

For a country with a vast land area, or for use at sea, the flaws of the balance beam are very serious. However, for Saudi Arabia, surrounded by friendly countries, there are only two threatening targets, each in different directions.

, they can either fly from north to south along the eastern coastline and directly search the east, or they can fly east-west along the northern national boundary and directly search the east. This is enough!

What appear to be shortcomings in the eyes of others are not considered shortcomings in Saudi Arabia at all!

"If it is a balance beam early warning aircraft, then we can complete the installation and debugging of your C-130 airframe without making too many changes." Qin Tao made the decision without asking the technical staff for their opinions.

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You must know that the early warning aircraft has a large plate on top, which seriously damages the aerodynamics. Therefore, it must undergo special research. Take the model of the aircraft to the wind tunnel and make sure there is no problem before installing it.

Air Police-2000 has the experience of Lao Maozi's A-50. It is its own Yunba, and it has confidence in the air tunnel and so on. However, if it is to get the C-130, the workload of modification will not be small. Now, it is just in

Putting a stick on the back of the machine will cause little damage to the aerodynamic layout. This kind of modification is much simpler. Moreover, even the engine does not need to be modified, all the original ones are used.

This retrofit job will definitely be faster.

At this time, Salman was also very happy after hearing Qin Tao's answer: "In this case, we will complete this project as soon as possible. When our stealth fighter becomes combat effective, there will be such a supporting early warning aircraft."

"Well, we have no problem. It's just that we use American-made airframes. The Americans shouldn't have any objections, right?"

Saudi Arabia has money, and their purchase of military equipment will make the corresponding arms dealers happy.

In the past, these benefits were either from Europe or the United States. Now, a large amount of profits are given to the East, including fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and early warning aircraft. The whole package may cost tens of billions of dollars.

What do American arms dealers think?

"Our national defense is independent, and Americans are not qualified to dictate. If they really do it for our own good, they can sell us stealth aircraft. So far, they have no intention of letting us participate in their joint fighter project!

What they exported to us was only second-rate equipment." Salman said: "We purchased the most advanced equipment from the East. This is our most correct choice, just like the purchase of Dongfeng-3 missiles back then. They have no right to say

Three ways and four.”

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Your Excellency Salman, thank you for your support. You are our best friend. I promise here that we will definitely sell you the most advanced weapons.

When you want to update those Dongfeng-3 missiles in the future, we will also provide you with the most suitable weapons."

Salman felt excited.

"At the same time, in order to avoid outside interference, we can completely change our approach."

Salman's eyes widened.

Arms dealers from all over the world are looking eastward, watching the world's richest customers with a piece of cloth on their heads running to Mingzhou Group to make purchases. Their moods are hard to calm down.

"Damn, this is betrayal. Have they forgotten who has been protecting their oil wealth for so many years?"

"But what can be done about this? Although their aircraft have various flaws, their stealth performance is top-notch. Even our Patriot radar cannot detect it in the Saudi air force base. Unfortunately, our F-22 does not allow it.

Export, otherwise, there will be no market for Easterners at all."

Now, the joint fighter project is seriously lagging behind. If they want to seize this piece of fat, they have to come up with something better.

The only one that can suppress the J-31A is the F-22. However, this kind of aircraft can only be equipped by the US Air Force itself. Israel is not qualified to buy it, so how can it be sold to Saudi Arabia?

"So, what about YF-23?"

At the beginning, the yf-23 that competed with the f-22 had more advanced performance, which also meant that the development risk was greater. Therefore, after some comparisons, the U.S. Air Force decided to choose the f-22, and the yf-23 was shelved.

,Now, this kind of aircraft is only a semi-finished product. How can it be exported?

"Let Saudi Arabia invest a huge amount of money to develop it and mature it. In this way, Saudi Arabia will not have the money to purchase from the East. When the research and development is successful, we can find any reason to refuse their purchase, or those aircraft can only fly in our country.

They will only be sent there during the war, isn’t that okay?”

The eyes of those present were bright.

After Salman returned from the east, before he could take a breath and report on his harvest, guests came to the door.

"Your Excellency Salman, I heard that you went to the East this time and signed a large order and purchased a series of weapons and equipment including aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft. What is going on?" Ao, who was dressed in military uniform.

Sting's face was serious and his words were cold.

"Mr. Austin, there is no need to inform you about the weapons we are purchasing, right? We are not NATO, let alone Japan." Salman's face also became serious: "Don't forget, during the Yilak War, it was

Who provided you with help, and who allowed you to garrison troops here under huge pressure. The war has ended long ago, and the voices opposing you are getting louder and louder. Should you withdraw all the garrison troops?

Go to the Imperial Cemetery to continue your war?”

An entire army was defeated!

Austin felt a burst of anger in his heart, but he still controlled it. If he had a confrontation with Salman here, it would do him no good.

"Furthermore, you are making groundless accusations. When will we purchase aircraft carriers? What you said is clearly slander. Don't you have normal intelligence channels and will only believe the sensationalism of a few third-rate tabloid reporters?"

"You went to Mingzhou Group to inspect the aircraft carrier construction there. You also went to the Wasteland Village Base. We have satellite photos. Are you not buying an aircraft carrier, are you buying a yacht?" Austin was very annoyed.

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"Of course it's not a yacht. We went there to find a special ship designed to deal with pirates." Salman said: "Recently, pirate robberies have become more and more intense, and this problem must be solved."

Special ships to deal with pirates! This is the idea Qin Tao gave Salman.

Austin laughed angrily: "Okay, then tell me, what kind of ship is it?"

"It is a special ship." Salman said: "We all know that the best way to deal with pirates is to use aircraft, so our ship will have a direct access to the deck, making it easier for aircraft to take off and land at any time. We will

Carrying the crew of the Marine Corps, they can launch the most violent attack on the pirates at any time!"

"But, your oil tankers are transported through the Red Sea!"

Although Saudi Arabia has a huge land area, because it is adjacent to the Red Sea to the west, their domestic oil is transported through pipelines directly to the Red Sea coast. After being loaded on ships, it passes through the Suins Canal and enters the Mediterranean Sea.

They don't need to go around the Gulf of Aden.

"This is the gap between us. You only think about yourself, and we think about all our brothers." Salman said: "Piracy is rampant, and our oil exports in the Middle East have been greatly affected. As a country

Countries with important influence in the region must solve this big trouble."

Austin's face actually turned red when he was told that. He gritted his teeth and said, "No matter how you explain it, it's useless. We won't watch you slide into the abyss step by step!"

"Sliding into the abyss? The Japanese-made Osumi-class warship is already a quasi-aircraft carrier. Why didn't I see you remind me? Mr. Austin, if you keep holding this attitude, then we will not be able to continue to communicate. You still

Please do it! I still have a lot of things to do."

"Your Excellency Salman, we know your needs, so we have made a decision to provide you with a more advanced fourth-generation stealth machine." Austin then revealed his trump card: "This is a and

We are developing a twin-engine heavy stealth fighter as powerful as the F-22."

Salman was stunned. During his communication with Mr. Qin, he didn't expect that the American arms dealer would provide such a big thing?
To be continued...