Chapter 239: The Scud Missile Like Chinese Cabbage
Denikins misunderstood Mavie's meaning. He thought that this transaction was the highest military secret. In fact, it was just a political edge, and it didn't matter even if it was discovered by the Americans. After all, Russia did not violate the contract at all.
"That's so thankful, Lieutenant General Denikins!" Mavie replied in a confused manner. It doesn't matter if he was misunderstood by the other party. This is just right, and he has a reason to bargain and bargain. He is not afraid of the Ukrainian Army, so he can start the price on the ground and treat missile equipment as treasures.
After a brief greeting at the airport, Mawei took the Dongfeng Mengs military vehicle and roared all the way to the 32nd Missile Base of the Ukrainian Army.
Due to Mavie's current identity and road control, it is certainly necessary to open the road. This is respect for him, and in case of anything happening. For example, a certain organization sent a killer to assassinate Mavie.
At his level, he had many friends and enemies. Just like two months ago, the bodyguards around him captured three men carrying sound silence weapons. They found that they were killers sent by Chechen militants. They had lurked in the places where Mawei entered and left, and had been searching for more than a month. When the time was right, they would take action immediately.
"Mr. Mavie, ahead of us is our Army's 32nd missile base. The base is equipped with land-based launch silos, Thunder missiles (Scud missiles), Poplar missiles, Wilk long-range rocket launchers, R-36m Satan super-heavy intercontinental missiles, etc. It can be said to be one of the most important missile launch bases in Ukraine."
As soon as the convoy arrived at the destination, Lieutenant General Denikins couldn't wait to introduce it to Mawei. The most awesome thing about the missiles he mentioned was the "R-36 Satan super heavy intercontinental missile"!
This intercontinental missile is a multi-warhead strategic missile left by the former Soviet Union, and is also the largest and most powerful active missile in the world. Its effective load is close to 9 tons, and this capability is rarely achieved even by a launch vehicle. The huge thrust allows it to carry more warheads. The power equivalent can reach 25 million tnt! 1,600 times that of the American Hiroshima atomic bomb!
According to past lives, Ukraine intends to sell the R-36m ballistic missile in 2018. But no country dares to buy it...
This power is almost half a big Ivan. And the range is still more than 10,000 kilometers. Whoever dares to buy it back is definitely spending money to suffer.
"Lt. General Denikins, the Thunder missiles from your base and the Wilk long-range rocket launcher, are you for sale? I may personally need to buy some." Mawei asked in a light voice while sitting in the car.
Missiles with a range of less than 300 kilometers are allowed to be traded and do not violate the Missile Proliferation Agreement. So Mavi is very interested in importing these tactical missiles from Ukraine into his arsenal and then selling them to those who need it.
At this time in 2001, India's missile development capabilities were still very behind. Iran and Pakistan were still using rocket launchers, which rely solely on the advantages of dense firepower, and they would fly randomly as soon as they were shot out, without any accuracy.
As for Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, they do not have missile research and development capabilities at all, and they need short-range and even medium-range missile self-defense... So the business opportunities are unlimited, it depends on how Mavie is going to sell...
"Okay, Mr. Mavie, I can take you to visit the missile depot of our base now." Lieutenant General Denikins said to Mavie very enthusiastically. He wanted Mavie to buy as much of their inventory as possible.
After all, these missiles, rocket launchers, and production and R&D equipment are not usually used. They also have to spend money on maintenance and storage every year. It can be said that every minute, they consume their army resources.
Under the leadership of Lieutenant General Denikins, Mavi came to the Ukrainian Army and the underground arsenal. Unlike the storage buildings of aircraft and tanks, the underground missile warehouse is obviously much stronger. Even if it is bombed by enemy forces, it is difficult to damage the rocket launchers, short-range and medium-range missiles under the ground...
When Lieutenant General Denikins signaled his subordinates to open the arsenal door of the Wilk long-range rocket launcher. Standing outside the steel barrier, Mawei saw the rows of military green missiles placed on the missile racks. The neat stacking looks were pleasing to the eye.
"How many of these missiles are there in total?" After seeing such a large arsenal, Mawei couldn't help but ask Lieutenant General Denikins.
"Including the other 16 underground arsenals, there are a total of 2,381 Thunder missiles (Scud missiles) on sale. The price of one missile is 120,000 US dollars. Buy 5 and get one, and buy 10 and get three." Lieutenant General Denikins said to Mawei with a hearty smile.
These 2381 Scud missiles were stocks obtained by Ukraine when the former Soviet Union split up (a total of more than 7,000). One of them was left as national defense, and the other was sold for funds.
"120,000 US dollars each... Buy five and get one free, buy ten and get three free..." Even though Mavi had dealt with the Ukrainian military before, he knew that their things were very cheap. But this time he was still surprised by the Ukrainian military...
The Scud missiles are available in two models: A and B, and can be equipped with conventional warheads and nuclear warheads. They are launched on-board maneuver, with very strong fluidity and concealment. The maximum range is 300 kilometers and the maximum speed is 1,500 meters per second. The American Patriot air defense missile has suffered from the Scud missile. The average intercepting of one Scud must be fired at the same time to ensure successful interception.
Mavie, based on his past memory, remembers that in the 1990s, Russia also sold nearly 10,000 Scud missiles to foreign countries. The average selling price was 200,000 US dollars per round, and one gets 5 or one get. This is already a very cheap price (the original price is 600,000 US dollars per round).
Unexpectedly, Ukraine is even more cruel, and it is like selling cabbage like that...
"Yes, Mr. Mavie, you can buy 120,000 US dollars each, buy 5 and get 3 free of charge. How many missiles do you want?" The manufacturing cost of Scud missiles is 80,000 US dollars each, and it will not be a loss for Ukraine to sell like this. Instead, it can also clear out a batch of inventory and reduce annual maintenance costs.
Lieutenant General Denikins kept paying attention to the expression on Mavie's face when he was speaking. Through his expression reaction, he judged how many scugs could be eaten in stock.
However, someone's surprise fell completely in Lieutenant General Denikins' eyes. He mistakenly thought that Mavie was frightened by their huge amount of sales. So he probably wouldn't buy a lot of them.
Chapter completed!