Chapter 341: Behind the Agreement (Additional Chapter)
The export of fighter planes to China was only the first step in easing relations with China, and after the successful export of fighter planes to China, other economic, military, and political exchanges between China and the Soviet Union began to proceed in an orderly manner. www.biquge.info The end of the military confrontation on the border between the two countries and the reduction in the number of border guards even included the end of the military confrontation on the border between the two countries, which made both countries breathe a sigh of relief.
All the changes began with this arms sale, and the most crucial step in this arms sale was the concession made by the Soviet Union on its own initiative, which did not scare away the Chinese delegation with high prices, nor did it put forward all kinds of unrealistic political demands, as if it had returned to the era of the Soviet Union's big brother in the sixties, and cordially gave China the greatest support.
I am afraid that only the parties concerned can know the inside story of why there was such a big change in the Soviets, and Andrei, the later general secretary of the Soviets, was even more impressed by this.
Although the Chinese delegation was not knocked down at the wine table, the Soviet export of advanced twin-engine MiG-23s was still quite cautious, and at noon on the second day of drinking, just as the Chinese delegation was convened to discuss the specific details, a new news came from the KGB.
The United States was greatly annoyed when they learned that the Huaxia delegation was visiting the MiG-23 fighter in the Soviet Union and had the intention of ordering this advanced fighter. China's strategy is related to the overall layout of the United States in the Far East, after the loss of the island country, the United States in the Far East, only China can be wooed!
The Americans carefully analyzed the reasons why the Huaxia government was not interested in the big arsenal plan, and it was obvious that Huaxia still had a historical plot and did not want to be hostile to the Soviet Union, and still less willing to be a bridgehead for the United States to contain the Soviet Union! After the Soviets threw out the olive branch, China was obviously more inclined to the Soviet Union!
It must be saved! The United States attaches great importance to the role of Huaxia, and since Huaxia has no interest in the big arsenal plan, and only hopes to buy weapons to enhance their combat effectiveness, then the United States simply provides weapons to Huaxia!
As long as China uses American-made weapons, it will naturally be more inclined to the United States in the future! As a result, new plans began to be made in the United States, and the castrated version of the F-16J79 was gone, and the ready-made most advanced F-16, even the F-15, could be supplied to Huaxia! Moreover, it is at the most affordable price! How affordable is it? Exactly the same as the purchase price of the US Air Force! Moreover, if Huaxia does not have funds, the United States can also provide interest-free loans to Huaxia for free!
In short, it is impossible to let Huaxia purchase fighters from the Soviet Union!
It's just that this plan will go through the discussion of Congress, and it will take a certain amount of time, and the American system is democratic, not one person has the final say! In this way, in the democratic discussion, the United States lost the last chance, and when their policy was slapped and ready to be presented to the Chinese side, the procurement plan for the MiG-23km had already arrived! The first batch of pilots of the Chinese Air Force has gone to Moscow for training!
Compared with the United States, the Soviets' policy formulation was more rapid, and after getting the plan of the United States, the Soviets immediately made the decision to provide fighters to Huaxia at cost price, even if it was all cost price, the F-15 was about 30 million US dollars, and the MiG-23 was only 12 million rubles, and the cost advantage was still obvious.
"Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of the island country, there is good news, our advanced radar development plan, that is, the imitation of the American APG-67 radar, has made great progress, we have overcome the processing technology of the flat slit radar antenna, the post-processing system, has also completed the commissioning, the rest, the main thing is the optimization of the software." In the Kremlin, Andrei in the end fulfilled his duties as deputy commander of the Far Eastern Military District.
What makes Andrei happiest is naturally the breakthrough in airborne radar! In modern air combat, airborne radar has a great impact on the success or failure of operations! In this regard, the USSR has always lagged behind. And after owning the industry of the island country, all the problems have been solved!
"By making use of the island's advanced electronics industry and greatly improving our electronic level, we can make the informatization and digitization of our armed forces more rapid. For now, after the success of this airborne radar, our fourth-generation aircraft MiG-29 and Su-27 will be equipped with these advanced radar equipment to improve combat capabilities. Ustinov also said with great satisfaction.
"Moreover, our existing fighters can also use these technologies to improve, such as the MiG-23, if it is equipped with a new radar, the combat effectiveness will reach a new level." Andrei said: "Although we provided Huaxia with the MiG-23 at a very low price, we can still make a profit for subsequent upgrades and maintenance." ”
In addition to the MiG-23, there is also the MiG-25, which can be equipped with a new radar, which can bring a great improvement in air combat performance! In addition to these, there is more good news, such as the TR component of the active phased array, which is said to have made great progress!
"Yes, our arms sales to China have been very successful, and the United States has tasted the pain of failure." Andropov said with a smile: "Andrey, this time you have made meritorious service again. The situation in the Far East will remain calm for the time being, but the world has always been not peaceful. Now, the situation in Iran and Afghanistan is very unstable, and a competent cadre is needed to go to the Turkestan Military District, how about it, Andrey, would you like to go there as the commander of the Military District? ”
Turkestan Military District? Commander of the military district himself? Then he is the youngest commander of the military district in the history of the Soviets, right? Andrei's mood at this time can be said to be indescribable.
There is no shortage of excellent generals and marshals in the great Soviets, and their ability to stand out from the crowd is not only the advantage of the traversers, but also has a lot to do with the promotion of Andropov and Ustinov. And now, as he accumulates more and more credit, his position in the army will become more and more solid. However, I am like a fire captain, where it is the most complicated, I will send myself there!
Iran, Afghanistan, at this time are like sitting on an active volcano, will erupt at any time, it is now the second half of 78, in 79, Iran's theocracy will begin, and Afghanistan, historically, was also occupied by Soviet soldiers.
Now, to solve these extremely difficult problems yourself? I've really become a firefighting captain! (To be continued.) )