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The Su-27 fighter is the latest model of heavy fighter of the Soviet Union.

It completed its first flight in 1977 and was put into service at the beginning of this year.

General Constantine, who is stationed in the Far East, dared to sell this new generation of heavy fighter jets, which had just been put into service not long ago, for the sake of money. Anyone who heard about it would find it impossible.

At that time, Zhou Weidong had only one idea in his mind.

The Soviet Union was so poor, right? They even dared to sell the Su-27?

Seeing that Zhou Weidong refused to believe him, Eckert swore to heaven that he was not joking.

This shows that one party to the transaction was not the Soviet Union, but General Konstantin.

General Constantine needs money, lots of money.

The Northern Machinery Group of Longguo has a large amount of US dollars.

That's why I came to them.

The Soviet Union's funding problem was even worse than East Prussia's.

Funds and supplies will be supplied first to overseas troops.

Troops stationed in various parts of the country are facing the problems of lack of clothing and funds.

General Constantine served as the garrison commander in East Prussia for a long time and returned to the country at the end of last year to accept a promotion.

With the promotion from general to major general, his position also changed.

Became the supreme commander of the Far Eastern Army Group.

During their stay in East Prussia, General Constantine and Eckert established a good personal friendship.

That's why he was asked to pass on the message.

Zhou Weidong said, "Even though Eckert swore that he was not joking, I still feel that there is something wrong with this matter. General Manager, do you think we should report this matter to the chief?"

"It is necessary to report it, but it should not be done."

Lin Kaifeng felt extremely puzzled.

It was not until the late 1980s that high-ranking Soviet generals began to sell off their belongings at low prices on a large scale.

It is now the mid-27s. Even though the Soviet Union is plagued by internal problems and is going downhill day by day, are military generals really bold enough to sell Su- fighter jets to foreign countries?

The Soviet Union has produced countless excellent fighter jets, and the Su-27 is one of the most brilliant ones.

During the Cold War.

The United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a life-and-death struggle in all areas.

In the military field, the struggle between the two countries has entered a white-hot stage.

Relying on the F15 and F16 fighter jets that can be used in combination with high and low power, the United States once posed a direct threat to the airspace of the Soviet Union.

In view of this, the Soviet authorities began to develop a new generation of fighter jets.

Among various alternative options, the Su-27 fighter stood out and became the new generation of heavy beyond-visual-range fighter that the Soviet Union focused on developing.

After the research and development was completed, the Su-27 fighter jet surpassed the US f15 and f16.

Become the new king of the sky.

During the research and development process, the Soviet Design Bureau successfully solved the engine and avionics equipment problems that had long plagued Soviet fighter jets.

The Su-27 fighter jet has gained a great reputation due to its excellent aerodynamic layout.

Two high-power jet engines give the Su-27 fighter an extremely high thrust-to-weight ratio.

It also allows the Su-27 fighter to have more sufficient fuel capacity.

Its flight altitude and speed are more than twice as powerful as those of the main U.S. aircraft models.

The Su-27 fighter not only has the ability to intercept various types of air targets.

In close-range combat, the Su-27 fighter can gain the upper hand.

In addition, the Su-27 fighter is equipped with modern missile and radio communication systems.

High maneuverability, high agility, and long-term endurance flight capability.

All of these are characteristics of the Su-27 fighter.

In 91, Longguo and the Soviet Union signed a contract to introduce Su-27 fighter jets.

More than twenty Su-27 fighter jets of different models were purchased.

This transaction opened the precedent for Longguo to purchase Su-27 fighter jets on a long-term basis.

Over the past few years, Longguo has purchased nearly 27 Su- fighter jets.

The Su-27 fighter jets equipped with the Longguo Air Force have not only greatly increased Longguo's air superiority.

The scientific research department developed the domestically-produced Yinglong fighter based on its research on the Su-27 fighter.

The maximum flight speed of the Su-27 fighter is 2500 kilometers per hour.

The combat radius is 1500 kilometers.

The al-31f turbofan engine has quite good performance.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Kaifeng said in a deep voice: "Weidong, from this moment on, you don't have to go anywhere. Just stay in this office until your superiors come."

"Don't get me wrong. I'm not putting you under house arrest. This is for your personal future."

Zhou Weidong said hurriedly: "General Manager, I understand the importance of this matter. It involves state secrets. I will do whatever you say."

Lin Kaifeng patted Zhou Weidong on the shoulder and walked around behind the desk.

He picked up the red phone on the table and dialed the Armed Forces Headquarters.

At nine o'clock in the evening, a large number of military personnel entered the headquarters of Northern Machinery Group in different identities.

Two hours later.

A convoy entered the mechanical group.

General Liu, dressed in military uniform, walked into the group building.

Soon, General Liu pushed open the door of the general manager's office.

He waved his hand, signaling Lin Kaifeng and Zhou Weidong not to stand up.

"Comrade Kaifeng, do you think there is any conspiracy behind this matter?"

As soon as he received the news, General Liu rushed to his old leader's residence and convened a joint meeting of all departments.

Countless important personnel gathered in the Armed Forces Headquarters Building.

Headquarters staff, international analysis experts, and Soviet research experts are analyzing the truth of the matter.

General Liu came here in person mainly to hear Lin Kaifeng's opinion.

The other party's attitude is very clear.

We need to make this deal with Northern Machinery Group.

"Old General, I think this may be true."

Lin Kaifeng took a deep breath and said, "Before you came, I asked Weidong for details about the situation at that time. General Constantine proposed to cooperate with our group, perhaps for money."

"As for why he is so bold, it may be directly related to the environment he is in."

"Oh? Tell me carefully."

General Liu sat opposite Lin Kaifeng and asked Lin Kaifeng to start from the beginning.

Lin Kaifeng said without hesitation: "Before analyzing this matter, we must first sort out one thing, the issue of the treatment of the Soviet Union's troops."

"The Soviet Union stationed troops in many of its allies. East Prussia was the Soviet Union's front line against the West, and had maintained hundreds of thousands of troops stationed there for a long time."

General Liu nodded. What Lin Kaifeng said was not a secret.

The Soviet Union formed a brand new military branch in the 50s.

Army Group in Prussia.

It has 33 troops, equipped with more than 4000 tanks and more than 8000 armored vehicles.

The number of artillery pieces is about 4000.

There are more than 10 motor vehicles of all types.

Hundreds of military camps were established in East Prussia.

For the remaining two or three decades, the Soviet Union continued to station troops in the Eastern Bloc.

As of now, the Soviet Union has more than one million troops stationed in more than a dozen countries.

Among them, the number of people stationed in East Prussia was close to 60.

40 active-duty soldiers and more than 20 military dependents.

It is said to be an overseas garrison, but it is more like an independent kingdom.

The imported goods that the Soviet Union could not get within the alliance could be easily obtained by overseas troops.

Luxury cars, high-end cigars, and various new household appliances flowed into the hands of the garrison in large quantities.

Accustomed to a life of luxury.

General Constantine suddenly fell from the paradise on the European continent into the icy and snowy Far East.

It would be strange if I could have a balanced mind.

If he doesn't sell weapons, he won't get a penny.