The BMW 750Li bulletproof armored vehicle cost the Saudi Prince over 6 million US dollars in total. The vehicle's suspension system was reinforced, allowing it to continue driving on various terrains.
Weighing 3.5 tons, its steel doors and ultra-thick bulletproof windows can withstand attacks from high-caliber rifles and grenades. At the same time, it can reach speeds of up to 130 miles per hour. Its safety and luxury level rank among the top armored luxury cars globally.
When the pure black BMW 750Li luxury armored vehicle gracefully drove up to the Boeing 747 aircraft, the Saudi Prince, dressed in traditional Arabian attire, slowly disembarked from the plane, surrounded by his bodyguards.
Meanwhile, the Russian Army Major General, who was responsible for receiving him, stepped forward with his subordinates to welcome him, saying, "Good morning, Your Royal Highness, welcome to Russia!"
The Saudi Prince casually glanced at the person, then showed his signature smile, "Hello, are you that Mavi? But I thought I heard that the Mavi of the Mikoyan family is only in his twenties?"
"Your Royal Highness, I am not Mr. Mavi. The Mr. Mavi you mentioned is flying from Moscow and should be arriving in a few minutes," the Russian Army Major General calmly replied.
They didn't arrange to meet in Moscow because the self-propelled rocket launcher systems Mavi was selling are less common at the Moscow Army base. Only the Russian Army in the Irkutsk region is extensively equipped with this rocket launcher system and possesses its research and production lines.
"He's not here yet?" Although far away in the Middle East, the Saudi Prince had heard of Mavi's name.
After all, resolving the Ukrainian nuclear dismantlement crisis, negotiating Turkey's detention of the Varyag aircraft carrier, and triggering Russian-Japanese maritime conflict, among other things, were all related to Mavi. Ordinary people might not know the details, but top government officials were definitely aware.
"He'll be here soon, Your Royal Highness. Look at that plane; it seems to be Mr. Mavi's private jet," the Russian Army Major General quickly pointed to the sky.
Following his finger, they saw a pure white colossal plane roaring towards the airport!
At this moment, the Saudi Prince and his bodyguards turned around and looked up. However, it would have been better if they hadn't looked; the sight instantly startled the Saudi Prince and his bodyguards!
Because the giant plane slowly descending from the sky wasn't a Boeing 747 or an Airbus A380. It was an absolutely enormous aircraft that the Saudi Prince had never seen or witnessed before!
"That's his private jet? What model is that? It doesn't look like an A380, does it?" The Saudi Prince quickly whispered to his entourage. But his surrounding staff had also never seen such an astonishing aircraft before. So none of them could give a clear answer. They could only stare wide-eyed, silently shaking their heads, thinking, what on earth is flying up there...? Why is it so incredibly huge...?
Seeing the guests from Saudi Arabia all surprised by Mavi's private jet, the Russian Army Major General standing nearby smiled and explained, "Your Royal Highness, the plane about to land is Mr. Mavi's An-225 transport aircraft. There is currently only one in the entire world. Its maximum takeoff weight is 640 tons. It was originally developed to transport the Buran spacecraft..."
Since the internet wasn't widely popular in 2001, and coupled with the fact that the Ukrainian government in this timeline was very low-key about the An-225 transport aircraft's publicity, many people might have heard its name but haven't necessarily seen this aircraft with their own eyes.
The An-225 transport aircraft was an ultra-large military transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau. If it were modified into a passenger plane, it is estimated that it could accommodate 1500 to 2000 passengers simultaneously, which is four times the capacity of the largest passenger jet, the A380! Its cargo hold could fit 16 containers! Its payload capacity exceeds 300 tons.
Compared to the largest military transport aircraft owned by the US Air Force, the C-5, the An-225 transport aircraft's carrying capacity is at least 182 tons more than the C-5! This shows just how incredible it is.
"The An-225 transport aircraft?" The Saudi Prince stared at the giant aircraft overhead without blinking. Compared to his own Boeing 737 passenger plane, Mavi's An-225 was simply amazing! So amazing that the Saudi Prince really wanted to spend a fortune to get one for himself.
But, the An-225 transport aircraft is the only one in the world. Anyone who owns it is definitely not short of money. No matter how much other wealthy tycoons might offer, it certainly wouldn't be sold.
Just as the Saudi Prince was thinking this, Mavi's An-225 transport aircraft also gracefully landed at the airport. And it slowly parked next to the Saudi Prince's smaller transport plane.
The An-225 transport aircraft's enormous 84-meter-long fuselage, coupled with its astonishing 88.4-meter-long wingspan, made both the Saudi Prince's transport plane and his Boeing 747 look like children's toys, completely insignificant!
After the An-225 transport aircraft landed smoothly at the airport, an A380 passenger plane also arrived shortly after, landing on the runway.
That's right, both of these planes belong to Mavi. However, the An-225 was transporting the Scud missiles and self-propelled rockets that Mavi had purchased from Ukraine.
To prevent any unforeseen incidents during the journey, Mavi himself flew on the Airbus A380.
"Mr. Mavi, you've arrived?" Seeing the plane arrive safely, the Major General also hurried over with his subordinates to welcome Mavi.
Compared to the Saudi Prince, greeting Mavi clearly made him more nervous. After all, Mavi is currently a major figure in Russian military and political circles, someone he couldn't afford to offend, even though he had finally reached the rank of Major General. This was no joke...
Mavi, wearing a black suit, walked down the gangway with a composed stride. "Hello, Major General. My apologies, I was held up by something and arrived late. The Saudi Prince has already arrived, right?"
No matter how prominent Mavi became, his composure and low-key demeanor were consistent. He wouldn't become arrogant just because his status improved. That would only lead to his downfall faster...
"Yes, Mr. Mavi, the Saudi Prince's plane is over there," the Russian Army Major General pointed towards the Boeing 747.
"Okay, I understand. Well then, let's start unloading the cargo!" Mavi said, signaling his subordinates to open the An-225 transport aircraft's cargo door. Inside were exactly 10 containers of Scud missiles, plus self-propelled rockets.
These were all prepared for the upcoming test firing demonstration. It had been over a month since the filming of the "Counter-Strike: Battle Royale" promotional video, and Mavi hadn't enjoyed his "explosive art"!
It's time to show off some real skills!
(End of this chapter)