The f14 does have many problems and weaknesses, but in October 1973, although the f15 prototype came out, it had not been a year since the test flight and was not even delivered.

The time period when the f16 prototype has not even come out.

The F14, which has been tested for more than 3 years, is not only the most advanced active fighter.

One active service can do a lot of articles.

Since the initial combat capability has been formed, large-scale production can be carried out and produced in a short time to meet the urgent need for high demand for high-volume and the fastest speed to form combat effectiveness and achieve air combat advantages.

After listening to the suggestions that Taylor wanted to talk to Grumman, Li Changheng silently thought about the advantages and disadvantages of f14.

The reason why he had super strong air combat capabilities was eliminated in the end, and only 700 aircraft were produced was not only because of the change in tactical thinking among the Americans, but also because of the great financial pressure.

The demand for fighter jets has changed from a single type to air, ground, and sea multi-purpose fighter jets.

It is also related to the speed of f14's update and replacement, and there is a certain reason for it when it is extremely weak.

Otherwise, not to mention how advanced the improvement type is, after all, the design is too early and the natural shortcomings cannot be changed.

But as fast as the new generation is replaced, we will never produce only 700 aircraft.

Thinking of this, Li Changheng complained in his heart that Grumman's management was all idiots.

I don’t know what they thought, but in 1969, they signed a fixed-price sales plan with the US Navy.

When the economic crisis broke out in 1969, by 1970, the US economy began to decline, with inflation of 6% to 10% per year.

Grumman had to pay 4 to 6 million US dollars for every f14 produced.

Moreover, the ex-factory price of US$60 million is easy to say without comparison.

But f15 is only 45 million, which immediately makes f14, which can only be used for air combat, seem unpaid.

Taylor and others frowned and thoughtful when they saw Li Changheng frowning and not talking for a long time. They waited for a while in anticipation and uneasiness.

Seeing Li Changheng walking to the boss's chair and sitting down, Taylor then stepped forward and said, "Henry, I heard that Yilang people have a f14 eye.

And if weapons and ammunition are not included, the unit price is 80 million US dollars per unit.

But Grumman couldn't even raise the 200 million start-up capital for large-scale production. Otherwise, we would bid 200 million to share the production and sales rights of F14.

Or talk to Grumman and buy all the technology and ownership of F14 directly?"

Li Changheng thought about it carefully, picked up the phone and spoke, "Others except Taylor and Francis Payne, go out."

After only three of them were left, he dialed and called General Raven Bena of the Navy.

The two chatted so much, but they hung up the phone without saying anything.

Then he called Bonaparte, who was in charge of military intelligence in the suicide squad, and explained that he wanted to know all the information about the F14 equipment of the US Navy.

After waiting for half an hour, a phone ringing sounded. Li Changheng picked up the microphone and listened for a few minutes, he smiled.

I thought I needed to work hard or secretly do something bad, but I didn't expect Grumman to lose millions of dollars for producing one.

With large-scale production, tens of millions of dollars are required to modify, purchase various equipment, and complete the first batch of 22 aircraft from the US Navy, and there is no intention to put it into production on a large scale.

Moreover, even if there is a senior executive of the US Navy, not only does the public relations fee be given, but the energy and purpose are all focused on how to change the contract.

Since Grumman is so lacking in sight, the US Navy is certainly unwilling to change the contract, let alone sign a new big contract.

After hanging up the phone, Li Changheng sneered and cursed, "Grumman's people are all idiots."

Then he looked at Boto's president Payne and said, "Go and talk to Grumman. My bottom line is to get the exclusive production license of at least 100 F14 aircraft today.

As for the price, you can give them $1 million per aircraft.

If the patent and ownership are less than US$200 million, then buy f14 directly.”

Both Taylor and Payne were experts and soon understood, but they showed anger on their faces and asked, "How is this possible? We didn't spend 100 million US dollars on the research and development of 747.

How could the R&D expenses of f14 cost 200 million?"

"Can the 200 million now be compared with the 100 million in 60 years?"

Li Changheng gave Taylor and the others a blank look, "I heard that Grumman's President Bret Elman said when I complained privately.

If someone is willing to pay $250 million to offset Grumman's R&D and the losses on the F14 project over the years, they are willing to sell the F14."

Taylor and Penn suddenly smiled inexplicably on their faces.

If others propose this project, Francis will definitely regard the other party as a lunatic.

But since Li Changheng is led by him, and when oil prices are bound to soar, no one in the entire Citi system will question his decision.

Even Boon's people are already looking forward to the stock price being the same as Citi and Meifu.

It will rise by 10% in one day, and at least 50% or even double in the future.

"By the way," Li Changheng suddenly reminded, "After taking the F14, replace the damn engine for me, otherwise the room for improvement of this fighter is too small, and in the future, it will definitely be eliminated by the multi-function fighter due to the change in the battlefield situation."

Taylor and Payne were stunned, but did not question it, but planned to go back and learn about the data of f14 before talking about it.

Moreover, not to mention anything else, Li Changheng is the one who landed on the moon and tested the strongest pilot tests.

Taylor and the other two were not surprised that he knew about fighter jets.

.....

The next day, Li Changheng saw in the newspaper that Boon officially signed an agreement with Grumman to jointly develop the F14 fighter jet.

With Boyon joining, Grumman finally didn't go stupid this time.

Of course, it may also be that Grumman's people realized that yesterday's negotiations are likely to be led by Li Changheng.

Otherwise, Bo Yin would not have made a request that must be negotiated within one day.

For Grumman, the Vietnam War was obviously unable to continue, and the US military's expenditures will inevitably be reduced in the future.

This means that fighter orders will be reduced.

Since some people are willing to share the pressure on losing money, Grumman is certainly willing to cooperate.

Then I hope that because of the cooperation, I can make a big profit like Boyin and other companies, following Li Changheng behind.

Moreover, Li Changheng has a very good relationship with the US Navy, and it has long been no secret in the eyes of many people.

In addition, Boto itself is a super arms dealer, and with Grumman's own network of relationships, it becomes much easier to change the fixed price contract of F14.

...........

On January 18, the U.S. and the U.S. Houses of the United States only took three days to increase arms assistance to the U.S., and would provide a total of 1 billion US dollars.

Even if you want to place an order to purchase new weapons and equipment by US military-industrial enterprises.

The second batch of aid with a total amount of US$10 billion will also be passed in the upper and lower houses of Congress in the shortest time.

As soon as this news came out, I won’t say how excited the people of Shirelien were and how angry the desert countries were.

The major military-industrial groups in the United States instantly used various means like prepared hyenas, constantly lobbying and arguing.
Chapter completed!