Thinking of this, Mhamad immediately decided to make the mistake. Anyway, it was because the other party thought so, so he continued to make up and fool them. Anyway, they could not find the Soviets to verify.

"Yes, the double-hulled submarine has a reserve of 30% buoyancy and a maximum diving depth of 300 meters." Mhamad said: "All data are not lower than those of the supporter level. In particular, their achievements in silence are very outstanding. This new diesel-electric submarine has less than 90% noise."

The biggest difference between Soviet submarines and Western submarines is that the Soviet Union used a double-hull structure. The outside was a non-pressure-resistant shell, and the inside was a pressure-resistant shell. When diving, the inner and outer shells were filled with sea water. This method made the Soviet submarines sounded very large in displacement, but in fact, the internal space was not rich. However, another advantage was that this kind of submarine was very strong. After all, it was a non-pressure-resistant shell outside, and it was okay to hit it. Therefore, the Soviet nuclear submarines with a double-hull structure often played underwater hide-and-seek with American submarines during the Cold War, and a crazy Ivan came from time to time. If both sides really bumped into it, the injured were still American submarines. The single-hulled submarines, and the outer shell was a pressure-resistant shell. As long as they crashed into it, it would be a major accident.

Until now, Mhamad has not said it was a Soviet submarine, but just said it casually.

"How much money do you plan to spend?" Ambassador Edward asked Mhamad.

Until now, all the ships purchased by Pakistan are second-hand and cheap, and these supporters are completely new, and the prices will definitely rise a lot. Although it is not certain whether to sell them in China or not, first listen to the prices given by Pakistan. If the price is appropriate, you can discuss them. If it is not appropriate, then forget it.

I plan to invest 200 million to buy four such submarines,” Mhamad said.

Two hundred million per ship is 50 million. This is a perfect price. It seems that President Mhamad has a self-knowledge of this point. Edward thought in his mind that if the UK had to build four ships for 200 million, the UK would definitely agree.

"But." Mhamad changed his mind and said, "We decided to buy only one. The remaining three were built by ourselves, so that we could save a lot of money. Therefore, we decided that the first one would still be purchased at a price of 50 million US dollars. The next three were only imported necessary equipment, and each was 30 million US dollars. Therefore, the total amount of these four was not more than 140 million US dollars."

Mhamad has already said this price very realistically. After all, Mhamad asked for it too high, and the British felt that there was no profit. They would quit. By then, Mhamad would not be able to buy submarines with the Soviets.

Just kidding, there is no secret that the Soviets sold Su-27. If you buy their modern and fearless level, don’t even think about it. The underwater steel monster is regarded as a secret by them.

Perhaps. Visiting the Soviet shipyard by himself shocked the Western world, right? Mhamad could not make the Western world disgusted, and also wanted to give Pakistan the most favorable opportunity. Even Mhamad felt that he was getting fired.

"Mr. President. Maybe you don't know." Ambassador Edward said: "Submarines sail underwater, and the steel of the hull is very critical. Although your country's industry is very rapid, it is probably impossible to produce steel for qualified submarines. It has to bear huge pressure and prevent seawater corrosion. If you want to build your own submarine, even the steel needed by the submarine needs needs to be purchased from our UK and transported there. In this way, the cost may be higher."

Edward did not lie about this. The supporter-class submarine is a high-strength steel developed by the UK itself, and Pakistan is indeed unable to produce it on its own.

"We believe we can overcome these difficulties," Mhamad said. "We buy at most one ship, and the remaining three ships, and only the equipment in the submarine."

If Mhamad had known before, he would have to buy steel, but now he had agreed with the Soviet Union that Pakistan could produce qualified high-strength steel by itself. It would be absolutely fine to dive to 300 meters for the submarines.

"If you insist, then after the construction is made, we in the UK will not be responsible for navigation accidents due to the unqualified performance of the pressure-resistant shell." Edward said.

"You are serious. Our Pakistani industry is fully capable of providing qualified steel." Mhamad said.

Looking at the stubborn president, Ambassador Edward shook his head repeatedly, but said nothing. The significance of this project is far more than the Type 82 destroyer. Since the Pakistani think so, it is up to them to do it, and the project should be achieved.

Originally, Ambassador Edward thought that this project was enough to satisfy the UK. Faced with the deteriorating financial situation, exporting several submarines could earn good foreign exchange, and the Royal Navy would definitely agree. However, Edward did not expect that the projects proposed by Pakistan were far more than these.

"We hope to purchase all production lines and technologies for your S5 "Belfast" heavy transport aircraft," said Mhamad. "We can discuss the specific amount of the contract with Schott. In your country, there is no market for this heavy transport aircraft, but if we produce it, we are sure to sell it to many countries, and at the same time, we have certain needs ourselves."

Mhamad's words shocked Edward.

Heavy transport aircraft are a strategic force. With heavy transport aircraft, the equipment can be quickly transported to the places where it is needed.

Both the United States and the Soviet Union have their own professional transport aircraft. For example, the Soviet-based An 124 transport aircraft has a take-off weight of more than 400 tons and a transportation capacity of more than 150 tons. The An 255 transport aircraft improved by the An 124 has a carrying capacity of more than 200 tons.

The five American transport aircraft of the same era can also carry more than 100 tons of weight.

In transportation capacity, fifty tons is a dividing line. This is a common tank weight. Only when it exceeds fifty tons can it transport tanks. However, if it is less than fifty tons, it is impossible to transport main battle tanks if it is less than fifty tons.

As the former Empire of Sun Never Setting, the British were also very proud. The Short Brothers Company, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is also a giant in the aviation industry. It produced the British military transport aircraft, the S5 "Belfast" heavy transport aircraft.

This transport aircraft was born after the Cold War and was a masterpiece of the Schott Company. It has been continuously improved after the results of the prototype. For example, the first improved S510 began to be produced in 1959, with a carrying capacity of 22 tons and a flight distance of 5,000 kilometers.

Short Company was greatly encouraged and made new improvements, using large-diameter propellers, so that the aircraft can carry more fuel while the weight of the cargo is unchanged. The maximum take-off weight of the aircraft reaches more than 113 tons. Number s513.

Both of these are still medium-sized transport aircraft, after all, the load capacity has not been exceeded.

The improvements of the Schott Company are still continuing. The improvements of the last model are even more powerful. They use a newly designed wing and rb178 to form a combination, and a T-shaped vertical tail wing, with a maximum take-off weight of 190 tons and a maximum load capacity of 54 tons. This model is completely aimed at 141, and the model number is also called s541.

Unfortunately, this strategic transport aircraft is closely related to the domestic political environment. In the domestic political competition, the dream of the Short Company was shattered. The Royal Air Force only symbolically purchased a cross, but spent most of the funds on purchasing American transport aircraft. The British dream of its own large jet transport aircraft was buried in the hands of the comprador class in the country.

During the Battle of the Falklands, the British suddenly discovered that they had no transport aircraft that could transport main battle tanks.

The technology was there at that time, but the UK no longer had the funds to continue to develop this heavy transport aircraft. If Pakistan could take over, maybe this strategic transport aircraft could fly again in the blue sky.

Mhamad looked at the British ambassador in front of him and knew that his proposal was not possible.

Pakistan needs strategic transport aircraft, which is related to the delivery of troops at critical moments. In later generations, China was stuck in its neck because of heavy transport aircraft. As a result, there were only a few large early warning aircraft, and they wanted to order a batch of them from Russia. As a result, the Russian lion spoke out loud and wanted to use a few slaughter like Zai San. Unfortunately, China was not deceived. When Russia wanted to raise the price, China canceled the contract.

If this S5 "Belfast" heavy transport aircraft continues to develop, it has great potential. Mhamad hopes to introduce the S541 model, and it can continue to develop and get a model with a larger load.

Moreover, there are new engines available in Pakistan. The 100 engine production line has begun to be put into production. Pakistan can improve this engine and use it on this transport aircraft. The performance will definitely be greatly improved.

"Okay, we can convey this project to Short Company. If the project can continue, it will be beneficial for both of us." Edward said.
Chapter completed!