Lin Yongming was completely speechless. He paused for several seconds before he spoke:

"Is this too extreme? I mean, its application scenarios may not be that widespread."

"It's a bit extreme."

Chen Nian's voice did not waver at all, and he continued:

"However, this can be seen as a kind of technology accumulation."

"When we need to build a large aerial platform, all the technology of this helicopter will not be wasted."

A few days later, Moscow, Miri Moscow Helicopter Plant.

Marokov was sitting in the office, talking to the person in charge of the Miri factory.

"So this time, the conditions proposed by the other party are actually extremely superior to us. A purchase contract for five Mi-26s, plus a series of later maintenance agreements. If it can be completed, the profits you can earn will be

Far beyond your imagination.”

"More importantly, China has begun planning to develop and produce their own heavy-lift helicopters and intends to cooperate with us."

"If we can get this cooperation opportunity, our helicopter industry will have the opportunity to take another important step forward."

"Wait, Marokov, are you kidding me?"

The person in charge interrupted Marokov in surprise, and then continued:

"'Our helicopter industry'? With the technical level of the Chinese people, how can it be possible to promote the development of our helicopter industry? Their cooperation with us, no matter from which point of view, is our unilateral assistance to them, right?"

"Marokov, I know that you are now a key figure in the cooperation between the two parties, but you can't be like a business broker and always speak on their side, right?"

After hearing what the person in charge said, Marokov smiled helplessly.

Since the H-20 project and the PAK FA project achieved major success, he has become the official "Cooperation Ambassador". He will be present in any project related to China.

Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that the impression of a "broker" is left.

However, Marokov has a clear conscience.

He believes that he has never sought personal gain in these projects, and everything he has done is for the development of this country.

So, he answered calmly:

"I do speak on their side, because judging from the current situation, they do have an advantage."

"Yes, they are indeed still relatively behind in the field of helicopter 'results', but I want to remind you that three years ago, they were also lagging behind in the 'results' of fourth-generation aircraft."

"How long did it take for them to develop to this point, secure the top position of the fourth-generation aircraft, and start to challenge the aging technological overlords?"

"The same is true in the helicopter field - since they have launched the project, it is obvious that they must be sure."

After hearing Marokov's words, the person in charge nodded heavily.

He is not a fool, nor is he pedantic, so he has actually understood and thought about the facts Marokov said.

——

It's just that it's really not that easy for him to let go of his pride in a short period of time and accept the fact that he's "upside down."

After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"I have no objection to this cooperation."

"However, I always think that the project time is too tight and the requirements are too strict."

"What will we do if we can't deliver on time?"

"No matter what happens, even if we abandon other projects, we must complete the delivery."

Marokov said solemnly.

".Then try."

The person in charge nodded slightly, but then asked:

"So why are they in such a hurry? Are there any key strategic needs? Their recent pressure is mainly on Africa. Even if they want to develop helicopters, they should start with armed helicopters, right?"

Marokov spread his hands and replied:

"Do you really think I'm Chinese?"

"How could I know such information?"

"The information I have is not much more than yours, but what is certain is that their purchase this time does seem to be for a 'special purpose'."

"Because during the communication, they have put forward a lot of customized requirements."

"But no one knows where it is used."

After hearing Marokov's words, the person in charge couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Special purpose? Customized needs?

The application scenarios of heavy transport helicopters are actually not widespread. In the military, the most common use is nothing more than "armor delivery".

Could it be that they will make big moves on the border?

But it doesn’t seem right. Their border lines with conflict risks generally don’t have access to heavy-duty helicopters.

never mind.

After all, this is not something that our "partner" needs to worry about.

Thinking of this, the person in charge said:

"No matter what they are used for, in short, we have accepted this cooperation."

"Tell them that as long as the funds are available, we can deliver the equipment on time."

"At the same time, we also hope to discuss cooperation in further detail."

Soon after, China and Russia signed the largest equipment purchase agreement in recent years, and the subject of the agreement was a full 10 Mi-26 helicopters.

The first batch of three helicopters will be delivered within nine months, and these three helicopters will also solve China's urgent need to lack heavy air transportation capabilities.

Coupled with the two Mi-26s that Russia can deploy at any time, in the future, even if a disaster does occur, 6 Mi-26s can make the rescue work much smoother.
Chapter completed!