The base is really too big, fortunately there is a field car to ride. Otherwise, there might be nothing to do all day, and hanging out at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is not enough.

Out of respect for Colonel Freiburg, Bao Zixuan asked to watch the B-29 strategic bomber first. This is a meritorious model, and it is also good for the old man.

Although the Ministry of National Defense has decided to cooperate with the Black Cloud Group, it is better to manage the county officials now. If you can make the old man feel good, things will go a lot smoother.

Colonel Freiburg readily agreed to Bao Zixuan's request. In his opinion, this rich man is very sensible, and he is not as domineering as he imagined. The most important thing is to know how to respect people, which is much stronger than many super rich people.

Colonel Freiburg is very familiar with the entire base. This familiarity has been imprinted in the bones, and it may be that they forget who they are, and they will not forget the layout of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

The crowd soon came to the location of the B-29 strategic bomber group, and of course the most people came here to watch.

As an aero-engine engineer, of course, I know the star fighter during World War II. The B-29 strategic bomber is also the only aircraft that has ever performed a nuclear bombing mission. For this alone, it is already legendary.

Colonel Freiburg always looked at the B-29 bomber with tenderness, as if seeing a lover. This kind of feeling is difficult for ordinary people to understand, and it is estimated that only those who have experienced life and death can understand the meaning of it.

Fortunately, the old man did not make everyone wait too long, but introduced seriously: "The B-29 bomber is a propeller-type strategic bomber."

"The body is a straight-wing four-engine aerodynamic layout. Its name continues from the B-17 bomber. It was the main bomber of the US Army Air Force in the Asian battlefield of World War II, and it was also the largest aircraft in the air forces of various countries at that time."

"The aircraft is mainly used for strategic bombing and long-range bombing missions, and can also be used as anti-submarine, reconnaissance and aerial refueling aircraft, using advanced technologies at the time, such as cockpit pressurization, front three-point landing gear, high wing loading and remote control machine guns Turrets, etc., are known as "super air fortresses"."

"The B-29 bomber was developed by the American Boeing Company in 1940. It first flew on September 21, 1942. In August 1945, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. After World War II, it continued to serve in the US Air Force for a long time. time until they were all retired in the early 1960s."

Colonel Freiburg is quite familiar with this strategic bomber. Under the rendering of special feelings, the people next to him have a feeling of blood boiling, and they want to board the plane immediately to carry out the bombing mission.

Ian Wright said with a smile: "Mr. Bao should also know about this meritorious fighter!"

This is testing yourself, and it seems that you have to show your hand, otherwise it is really easy to be looked down upon.

Bao Zixuan: "B-29 strategic bomber; developed and produced by the Boeing Company of the United States. 11 crew members; 30.18 meters in length; 43.05 meters in wingspan; 8.46 meters in height; 161.27 square meters in wing area; The maximum take-off weight is 61236 kg; the maximum flight speed is 574 km/h; the practical ceiling is 10241 meters; the maximum range is 5663 kilometers; the combat radius is 2574~2896 kilometers.

"Assembled 4 Wright R-3350-23 engines; later replaced with R-3350-41 and R-3350-57 engines. Engine thrust 2200 hp/unit."

"The maximum amount of ammunition on board is 9,072 kilograms; it is equipped with 12 12.7mm machine guns and 1 20mm machine gun. The later model cancels the machine gun design."

"In general, the B-29 bomber has changed the way of human warfare. In the arsenal of human history, no bomber can match. In World War II, the US military did not land a single soldier on the Japanese mainland, but made Japan bow its head. Servant."

"The B-29's fire attack on Japan and air-dropped atomic bombs not only completely destroyed Japan's war potential, but also disintegrated Japan's determination to resist "100 million total jade pieces."

"Although many fighter jets are more advanced than him now, none of them can reach the height of the B-29 strategic bomber. Whether it is a fighter jet or a bomber, it needs to use its record to speak. Although the United States has more advanced strategic bombers such as the B-52 , but in my opinion, it is almost impossible for them to surpass the B-29 strategic bomber."

Bao Zixuan's words made Ian Wright and Colonel Freiburg feel incredible, and suddenly thought of what this kid was majoring in. It seems that I have understood something, and it seems that the professional courses of others have not fallen behind at all.

Ian Wright: "Mr. Bao's wealth has made people forget what they studied, and it looks like we're on the muzzle. There should be no doubts about the MIT PhD in Aerodynamics."

Colonel Freiburg said with a smile: "Mr. Bao not only understands the comprehensive performance of the B-29 strategic bomber, but also understands the true meaning of this aircraft."

"It may be that people are getting old, and some are starting to feel nostalgic. I often think about how the United States would end the war without the B-29 strategic bomber. At that time, it will only be filled with human lives, and maybe how many people will die."

This is true, after all, the battlefield environment and technical equipment at that time. It is useless to have an atomic bomb in the air. Without a suitable delivery vehicle, the nuclear bomb can only be detonated at the door of the house. Add in the madness of the Japanese, and there must be a **** battle.

Bao Zixuan: "We may not have as much experience as you. It is estimated that only those who have experienced war can understand the meaning. I have an idea. I don't know if I can sell my two B-29 strategic bombers."

After Bao Zixuan finished speaking, the expressions of Colonel Freiburg and Lieutenant General Ian Wright froze. What does this kid mean, he actually wants to buy a strategic bomber. You must know that although this aircraft has been retired for many years, it has performed nuclear bombing missions after all, and its deterrence is not weak at all.

Seeing the expressions of the two, Bao Zixuan said with a smile, "Don't misunderstand the two, there is no other meaning here. I have established a military museum in Xiangjiang, and I want to include all the classic weapons in the world."

"If I can, I will buy it at the ex-factory price of the year. And I guarantee that it will not be used for combat purposes. I am talking about the planes of World War II, and it is no different to go to the bombing mission now than to die."

After Bao Zixuan finished speaking, the two of them remembered that they didn't like B-29's technology at all. Heiyun Group is a company that can even produce HH-01 stealth fighter-bombers. Buying B-29 should be purely a personal hobby.

The whole world knows that Bao Zixuan is building Heiyun Town in Xiangjiang. I heard that the buildings inside are bizarre, and it is normal for young rich people to pursue something different.

Ian Wright: "The Department of Defense has nothing to do with the sale of retired B-29s, just what Colonel Freiburg means."

Hearing that he had kicked the ball to himself, Colonel Freiburg knew that the Ministry of Defense would not embarrass the young rich man in front of him over a trivial matter. And seeing that people are full of sincerity, buying them at the price of a new aircraft is also a respect for the meritorious fighters.

Colonel Freiburg: "Since Mr. Bao has such sincerity, and the main achievement of the B-29 is to establish in Asia. Now that the people of Asia can have the opportunity to visit, of course it cannot be stopped."

It may be that he is not worried about Bao Zixuan buying it back to perform combat missions, or it may be that he wants the B-29 to be remembered by more people. Colonel Freiburg had no objection to the sale of the bomber and was even very positive.

Bao Zixuan took a little cleverness and bought it at the ex-factory price. At that time, the price of a B-29 strategic bomber was about 2 million US dollars. After all, the price of aircraft during World War II was generally low.

But at that time, it was absolutely sky-high, and it was not an exaggeration to say that it was the most expensive plane.

You must know that the Boeing B-29 "Super Flying Fortress" bomber was one of the ultimate weapons in the arsenals of the Allies during World War II. It was the largest and most advanced strategic bomber at that time. It applied the latest scientific and technological achievements. The total project investment was about 3 billion US dollars, which was more than the Manhattan Project's 1.9 billion US dollars. It was the most expensive weapons development plan during World War II~www .mtlnovel.com~ Based on the production of 4,000 units, the R&D cost of a single unit is close to $1 million. In addition to other labor, raw materials and other costs. Boeing's offer has been very kind, mainly during the war, and it did not dare to ask for too much.

Although I know the price, I still have to ask. See if the American is real, and don't treat him like a fish in water.

Bao Zixuan: "Colonel Freiburg, you know this aircraft best. What was the ex-factory price of that year, let the accountants record it."

Colonel Freiburg felt normal, but Ian Wright next to him glanced at the richest man. This young man is really not the one who suffers losses. It seems that he really needs to be careful when doing business with such a person.

Don't look at people's youth, but in the business field; it is estimated that the people on the scene are not their opponents.

Colonel Freiburg said seriously: "$1.92 million, which is the price Boeing sold to the military that year."

Very satisfied with the price, Bao Zixuan nodded and the staff quickly recorded it. This is something the boss personally explained, and no one dares to mess with the mud.