Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

Apart from oddities like the Phalcon, most early warning aircraft of this era had a large dish on top containing a radar antenna that rotated to search the surrounding airspace.

This large plate is highly technical.

First, its mechanical strength must be high enough to withstand the impact of take-off and landing and airflow during flight. India's early warning aircraft fell during flight because it was not sturdy enough, and directly scraped the tail and smashed the tail to pieces.

Secondly, the material of the large plate must be special enough: it must meet the requirements for transmitting electromagnetic waves! After all, the antenna is installed inside to radiate electromagnetic waves.

Moreover, the edges of this large plate are curved, and different degrees of curvature require different thicknesses, so that the radiated electromagnetic waves can be kept consistent!

David's people keep boasting about their powerful military technology and rich combat experience, but in reality... it's all bullshit!

The Davidians' Phalcon had bizarrely large noses and cheeks because their military technology was so poor that they couldn't produce large plates.

When he came to Dongfang to promote the product, Mr. Wang proposed the D3 solution, which is the world's first large plate that does not require rotation.

After reviewing the proposal, David immediately stated: "We can design the radar antenna, but you'll have to build the outer cover yourselves!"

Of course, Wang Lao and his team were not intimidated by the difficulties. They immediately set about designing and using domestic technology to manufacture the matching radar dome! The Phalcon currently in David's hands uses a radar dome produced in the East.

The contract was terminated, the radar was dismantled, and the equipment provided by Dongfang was returned to Dongfang, which was also part of the original contract.

The early warning aircraft that the Davidians sold to India also used large-plate designs. How did they solve the manufacturing problem?

The American ones won't work, the size is wrong!

The E-3's radome was only 9.1 meters in diameter, while the Phalcon from Project Vostok had a diameter of 14 meters!

Having the Americans design and manufacture it for you? That would be incredibly expensive!

"Report!" Just then, Zhang Chengzhi walked in again: "I just received news from David that they've come to the East again and want to see President Qin!"

"Speak of the devil, and he appears!" Qin Chuan looked at Elder Lin: "How much did our radar dome cost?"

"Around a million, in RMB."

"Alright, then let's ask David for ten million each! Four radar domes, and we'll make another forty million dollars from him!"

Spiegel and Zahavi were constantly on the go, traveling everywhere.

They tricked the Indians into buying Phalcon and then paid compensation to the East, so the matter was considered resolved satisfactorily. Throughout the process, it seems that the Davids did not gain any benefit, but after all, there was the US arms sale as a safety net, so what they saved was what they earned.

Upon returning to the Kingdom of David, they thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, they were sent to the East again!

Shanghai, the car factory under the Laiyang Group.

The land has been approved, and no matter what choice Mercedes makes, Laiyang Group will continue to move forward steadfastly. The construction site is already bustling with activity.

"Gentlemen, do you see this? This is our new factory area. Once it's built, it will have a monthly production capacity of 100,000 vehicles. Our future cooperation will be much easier. As long as you send the money, the cars will be shipped out from here."

Spiegel and Zahavi were both a little uneasy. They had almost forgotten that there was still a purchase contract for QQ, but the Bentley was used as collateral as a deposit. What would happen to the remaining payment?

Now they're asking Mr. Qin for help again. If Mr. Qin demands payment for the final shipment, they'll be completely lost!

What did they say back then? I think it was two thousand vehicles, at twenty thousand US dollars each, that's forty million US dollars!

Finished!

Watching the changes in their facial expressions, Qin Chuan chuckled inwardly, finding it a delightful sight!

"The cars for you will be produced soon, so you'd better get the final payment ready."

"Ahem, Mr. Qin, please rest assured, we have already raised the remaining payment! By the way, there are a few other things I wanted to discuss with you today. You must be quite familiar with your domestic early warning aircraft development team, right?"

"You two should know each other quite well, right? You worked together for several years back then."

"Well, we're just a little embarrassed to see them because of the contract termination. Mr. Qin, could you please pass on our message that we... want to buy four radar domes from them?"

What kind of cover?

Just then, a truck roared past, so Qin Chuan didn't hear it clearly.

"Radar cover".

"What's so shocking?"

After three attempts, Qin Chuan finally understood: "Okay, no problem, I'll ask for you. Brother Zhang, make a call!"

President Qin is incredibly efficient! Any problems are resolved on the spot!

One minute later.

"Everyone, they've already said it's twenty million US dollars per person."

What?

Spiegel and Zahavi were both stunned. Just that broken shell, and they wanted twenty million dollars? We Davids aren't as easily fooled as the Indians!

“Mr. Qin, it’s too expensive!” Spiegel shook his head. “This radar dome is worth at most five million US dollars. Could you help us negotiate the price…”

"Gentlemen, I'm not very familiar with them. Since they've already made an offer, it's not my place to say anything more," Qin Chuan said. "Let's talk about the QQ car again. If you have the final payment ready, please transfer it as soon as possible..."

What do you mean, "not familiar"?

The aircraft belongs to your Laiyang Group, the airborne radar antenna belongs to your Laiyang Group, the airborne electronic equipment belongs to your Laiyang Group—you are the general contractor! And now you dare to say you're not familiar with them!

This is clearly an attempt to use the radar dome to negotiate the price and get the remaining payment for the car from us!

We never intended to give it to you! And we never planned to get that Bentley back!

"President Qin...we've been through so much together, you..."

"Yes, we're good friends. Don't worry, as long as you transfer the remaining payment to me, I'll definitely help you negotiate the price. Five million might be difficult, but ten million is definitely achievable."

The price was slashed from 20 million to 10 million, which is half the original price, but the extra 40 million was spent on these QQ cars...

and many more!

It doesn't seem unacceptable; at least we can get two thousand QQ cars!

"President Qin, this price is still too high. Our acceptable price is five million!"

"Well, I can't promise right now. I'll try my best, but how much I can negotiate depends on luck."

"Alright, Mr. Qin, please wait. We'll contact the domestic authorities as soon as possible and have them transfer the remaining payment for the QQ sedan to you. We believe this car will definitely become the most popular car in China!"

"it is good!"