Chapter 240: Too anxious to eat hot tofu (please subscribe)
Mingzhou Iron and Steel Plant can already produce 500 MPa steel plates, but the products are still unstable and vary in quality. However, no matter how bad they are, there are always 400 MPa steel plates.
Made of these high-strength steel plates, ships are stronger and the risk of breakage and sinking is eliminated.
Other shipyards dare not use this kind of steel plate because this kind of steel plate is too expensive. Qin Tao costs US$60 million per ship, which is not high at all. However, since their group produces and sells their own products, the cost is very cheap.
These ships can bring a profit of 100 million to the entire group at least.
“Mr. Qin, are the design flaws true?” Yang Dawei continued to ask.
"Who knows." Qin Tao said irresponsibly, "Anyway, the ship sank."
Europeans still have a few brushes, and it is said that there will be no problem of insufficient design strength. Therefore, no one knows what problem caused the shipwreck of this kind of ship. However, after local strengthening, the problem was solved.
Qin Tao has strengthened everything and used the best steel. Of course, the quality of the product is also adequate. As for the increased costs, they will all be borne by the shipowner.
Start to fool the other party with design issues, offer a sky-high design fee that the other party cannot accept, and then propose a construction cost that is more than twice as expensive. Compared with the two, the other party will still choose the latter.
In this way, their steel plant can start producing high-strength steel in large quantities. After building steel for these two cargo ships, the technology of the steel plant should be stabilized. It is said to be 400 MPa, and a large amount of 500 MPa steel is used. This can be regarded as a surprise for the other party.
Yang Dawei felt a wave of emotion in his heart. Mr. Qin is so awesome. In this way, he can achieve multiple things with one stone.
Cong Ju also followed from behind and said to Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, if the other party signs the contract, we may not have room for them to produce for the time being!"
The slipway and dock are all occupied. The 400,000-ton dock is still under construction. They want to build a 150,000-ton cargo ship. Where will it be built?
Qin Tao smiled: "Of course it will be built at our 400,000-ton shipyard!"
“But the construction period over there is not over yet!”
“We will first build sections one by one outside the dock. After the dock is built, we will use a gantry crane to lift the sections into the dock and then weld them directly!”
Although the dock is not ready yet, a thousand-ton gantry crane has been erected outside the dock. The cargo ship can be welded into segments of one thousand tons, and then the gantry crane can complete the transfer work in sequence!
This is the benefit of a thousand-ton gantry crane, which can greatly improve operational efficiency, just like Lao Maozi building an aircraft carrier.
Hearing Qin Tao’s words, Cong Ju’s eyes lit up: “Yes, we can indeed do this!”
The track of the gantry crane is much longer and wider than the dock. You can find an open space at the end of the dock or on the side of the dock and weld the sections first. How could you not have thought of such a good idea?
Cong Ju lamented the gap between herself and Mr. Qin. I guess Mr. Qin had already thought of this method when arranging the gantry crane, right?
"These foreigners have to think about it for a few days. We don't have to worry." Qin Tao said, "Wait for them to come to us. I will set off to the capital tonight."
“Well, there’s no rush.” Cong Ju said, “Anyway, we can’t finish the work at hand now, so there’s no need to rush them.”
These foreigners must be left alone for a few days to make them anxious, so that we can take the initiative. Cong Ju is constantly learning Qin Tao's negotiation skills, and has mastered more and more methods.
Qin Tao nodded: "Sister Cong Ju, you are almost ready to leave the army."
Cong Ju smiled and said nothing. With such a deceiving ability, the gap between himself and Mr. Qin was still quite big!
That evening, a Mercedes-Benz G departed from Mingzhou and headed straight to the capital. (I don’t know what happened to the highway construction at that time. It should not have been connected to the highway network yet. Is it more convenient for the protagonist to take the train?)
Thanks to the comfort of the car, Qin Tao and Zhao Ling took a nap in the back seat. When they woke up, they stretched out in the spacious back seat. Then Qin Tao said, "It's a pity that it's not an RV yet. The back seat It can’t be laid flat, otherwise it will be more comfortable if it is laid flat.”
"RV?"
“Yes, it is a car that is like a house and the best companion for traveling. However, it will be very convenient for our group to develop and get a plane in the future.”
In this era when private cars have not yet become popular, Qin Tao actually started to think about private jets. Zhao Ling smiled and said, "Yeah, I'm looking forward to that."
The car drove into the Princess Tomb Ash Building. The small courtyard was already very lively. When Qin Tao got off the car and saw familiar figures inside, he couldn't help but feel a little funny: "Everyone, you are all here to greet me. Does it belong to my new son-in-law?"
Qin Tao and Zhao Ling got married last year and returned home on the second day of the Lunar New Year this year. It was the first year for the new son-in-law, so it was very grand. However, no matter how grand it was, it should be a family matter.
What now?
Qin Tao looked at the figures in front of him.
There are people in military uniforms, such as Mr. Lin, and there are also people in Chinese tunic suits, such as Mr. Wu and others. What is going on when these people come?
"We came here to check in, but we didn't expect to catch up with your new son-in-law returning home. By the way, there's no need for my younger siblings to be busy. I've already sent people to the hotel outside to book two tables of food and drinks." Mr. Lin said: " Now that we have met, we will have fun together, and by the way, I also brought Maotai."
Zhao Xiu'e frowned at the side. Of course she couldn't cook meals for so many people. However, even if she ordered food from outside, there were not so many tables and chairs at home!
Of course Mr. Lin had already thought carefully about it. When his orderlies brought the dishes back, the tables and chairs in the hotel were also brought over. Anyway, Wu Shengli's house was big enough, and there were two tables in the living room. Still no problem.
Actually, in this case, it would be easier to go to the hotel to eat directly, but in this era, people are still more particular. Eating out and eating at home are completely different.
“Come, new son-in-law, you have to sit next to your father-in-law.” Mr. Lin greeted him as if he was the owner of this place.
When everyone sat down, Qin Tao was speechless as he watched Mr. Lin pouring wine for himself. Our father-in-law was just a bystander. What's going on?
"Mr. Lin, what's wrong with you guys? As long as I can help, I will definitely help." Qin Tao said to Mr. Lin.
These people obviously have a purpose.
“It’s nothing, let’s drink first, and then we’ll talk after we finish.” Mr. Lin put the wine glass in front of Qin Tao.
"Is it for the delivery of the Su-27? If it is for this kind of thing, then there is no big problem." Qin Tao continued: "Although the Red Empire is gone, Da Mao has inherited the mantle of the Red Empire and continues to work with us. Business is also good for Da Mao, and they will execute the contract. Now, they have to provide for us. Da Mao’s huge military industry is now supported by our orders!"
Now that Qin Tao has brought it up, Mr. Lin no longer conceals it. He nodded: "Yes, you are right. We are not worried about the supply of these fighters. What we are considering is the next step." The problem of batching fighter planes."
“Currently, our domestic self-developed third-generation aircraft still have no chance of success. The Air Force can no longer wait. We need more modern third-generation aircraft, so we need more Su-27s!”
Qin Tao suddenly understood. He was planning to continue buying, and then let himself, a second-rate dealer, help!
"Mr. Lin, you are right. Our Air Force needs more Su-27s. However, our country's economic capacity is limited. If we keep importing, it will not be able to meet our needs. We need to introduce technology and build it in our own country." This fighter plane is produced in the factory."
Hearing what Qin Tao said, Mr. Lin suddenly became interested: "Yes, Mr. Qin, you are right! This is how we think about it, so we need a suitable person to talk to Lao Maozi! "
At this time, Qin Tao had already picked up the wine glass and poured wine for Mr. Lin. While pouring the wine, he said: "Mr. Lin, we have an old saying that you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. The Air Force must not be too hasty in this matter."
“Why?”
"The Red Empire has only collapsed for a month. Now, their country is full of expectations. They hope to become a Western world, and they hope they can live a life like the West." Qin Tao said: "Now go find Lao Maozi , if we ask for a hug, people will just look down at us and then offer us a sky-high price."
"After a year and a half, Lao Maozi's dream was shattered. They found that the life they lived was not as good as that of the previous Red Empire era." Qin Tao said: "By that time, Lao Maozi's military industry enterprises also embarked on a path of decline. There is no way out. In order to survive, we have to accept our proposal and export the Su-27 production technology to us, so that we can assemble the Su-27 fighters at home."
“One and a half years, so fast?” Everyone present was shocked.
Qin Tao smiled: "This is my personal speculation, let's wait and see. Come, drink!"
Qin Tao just made a bold reasoning and judgment. The people present were shocked, but after the shock, they should have thought that Qin Tao had a broad vision and saw the problem to the point. Qin Tao's predictions were not missed. , for example, he successfully predicted the collapse of the Red Empire!
In the eyes of these people, have you become a magician? Qin Tao was secretly happy. He was a time traveler, so of course he knew all these things clearly.
It’s just that the prophets in history did not end well. The magicians were usually tied to the pillars and burned to death. It is enough to say some bold words at the wine table. On other occasions, be careful with your words and deeds.
Wu Shengli looked at his son-in-law with emotion, and then said: "Taozi, is it a bit chaotic at Lao Maozi's place now? Can you get us scrap metal like Su-27?"
Qin Tao said resolutely: "Of course it's impossible."
I am not omnipotent. How could I buy a good thing like the Su-27 as scrap metal? Each one is numbered! If I really tricked the old man into getting it for me, it would be a serious diplomatic incident.
"If it's scrap metal like the MiG-21, there are as many as you want. It's not a problem for me to get a few hundred. Forget it about the Su-27!" Qin Tao shook his head helplessly.
Wu Shengli's eyes clearly showed disappointment.
The Air Force needs modern fighters, and so does the Navy!
However, the state's funds must first meet the needs of the air force, and the navy has to be patient. If Qin Tao can get the Su-27, the navy can have modern fighters at a low cost! The navy now relies on Master Ba to support it. It is too backward.
"However, it would be no problem to get one or two prototypes, especially the T-10 prototype in the Nitka base in Ermao. If the navy is interested, we can get it," Qin Tao said. .
As soon as Qin Tao said these words, Wu Shengli's face was full of surprise: "Nitka base, T-10 prototype?"
As a leader of the navy, Wu Shengli certainly knows what the Nitka base is. It is the land training base for Lao Maozi's naval carrier-based aircraft aviation!
In the era of propeller aircraft, due to the slow speed, operating on an aircraft carrier was no different from operating on land. However, it is different in the jet era. The speed of aircraft is fast and the deck of the aircraft carrier is small. Every landing is an aerial acrobatic performance. , a little carelessness may cause the machine to be destroyed and people to die.
Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for a novice to train directly on an aircraft carrier. There must be a land-based simulation base for training. Lao Maozi's fixed-wing carrier-based aircraft has just grown in power, so of course there must be such a base.
Nitka Base is a specialized carrier-based aviation training base established in Ermao. It has a simulated deck of the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, which can train pilots to take off and land, and there are also catapults under development. Waiting for equipment.
As a result, after the separation, Da Mao was very miserable. For a long time, the Kuznetsov was alone because there was no way to train carrier-based aircraft pilots!
There are also a number of prototypes of carrier-based aircraft in this base. On the one hand, pilots are trained, and on the other hand, Lao Maozi’s carrier-based aircraft need to be continuously improved through experimental feedback.
The U.S. Navy has deep pockets and specializes in developing carrier-based aircraft. The now-famous Tomcat fighter jets and Hornet fighter attack aircraft are both developed specifically for the navy.
Other countries do not have this capability, including Lao Maozi. Their carrier-based aircraft are all improved from land-based fighter jets. Anyway, the relationship between Lao Maozi's navy and aviation is not so stiff.
A long time ago, Lao Maozi planned to convert the MiG-23 into a carrier-based aircraft. When the conditions were met, their third-generation aircraft such as the MiG-29 and Su-27 had matured, so Lao Maozi simply converted the MiG-23 into a carrier-based aircraft. These fighters were converted into carrier-based aircraft. After some comparisons, the Su-27 modification plan was chosen.
In 1982, one year after the production version of the Su-27 made its first flight in April 1981, the Sukhoi Design Bureau began to use their T-10-3 prototype (the Su-27 was codenamed T-10 in the development stage, which later The -3 (which means the third prototype) was tested at the Nitka base for take-off and arrested landing from the ground ski jump deck.
This T-10-3 is basically the same in appearance as the ordinary Su-27. Since it is only a prototype produced before, the life of the body is limited, and it also crashed during a subsequent test flight. Therefore, the Suho The Iraqi Design Bureau produced several more prototypes. For example, the T-10-25 prototype began to undergo testing in August 1984. By 1986, the T-10-24 equipped with canards also began testing.
With the experience accumulated in these experiments, in the summer of 1987, the first prototype of the Su-27K, T-10K-1, was completed. It did not use folding wings. Half a year later, the second prototype T-10K-2 It was also built and adopted folding wings. Later, two more were built, the T-10K-4 prototype, which was also a two-seat training aircraft.
The technologies of these aircraft have been mature, and takeoff and landing training has begun on the Kuznetsov, which was still undergoing trial sea trials. It was just that the Kuznetsov was still called Tbilisi at that time. After a series of test flights, the Su-27K was officially named Su-33.
Qin Tao knows all this history very well. Although it is not yet clear what type of prototypes there are in Ermao, there must be some. These prototypes are no longer of use to Ermao. Several years of flight testing have brought the life of the aircraft to the limit, and they cannot be equipped to their navy. Therefore, these junks can be sold, and , taking advantage of the current chaos, maybe we can continue to use Qin Tao's spirit as a second-hand dealer and buy it at scrap iron prices.
The meaning of Qin Tao's words couldn't be more obvious.
He has long said that the navy must have aircraft carriers, so the navy must also have carrier-based aircraft. What kind of carrier-based aircraft can meet the needs of the navy?
The current domestic Qiye and Baye are definitely not good enough, and neither is the No. 10 project being studied by the 611 Institute. The experience gained by the U.S. Navy is that it is best for naval fighters to have twin engines. The single engine of Project 10 cannot meet the demand. What’s more, what’s even more terrible is that Project 10 uses a belly air intake method, and the front landing gear cannot match the needs. The main force-bearing structural connection of the aircraft is simply unable to adapt to the impact of carrier-based aircraft taking off and landing.
So, if the Navy wants to have advanced carrier-based aircraft, it can only follow the example of Lao Maozi and aim at the Su-27!
Qin Tao just said that we need to introduce technology to produce it ourselves. When the technology is introduced, not only the Air Force will have it, but the Navy will also have it. Moreover, the Navy can also convert this kind of aircraft into a carrier-based aircraft. As long as we have this A modified prototype would be easy!
When thinking of this, Wu Shengli was already breathing rapidly: "Taozi, when can you get those prototypes back?"
Qin Tao smiled: "Dad, if you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?"
Don't worry, wait a minute, those prototypes will be blown into scrap by the sun and wind, won't it be easy for Qin Tao to buy them by then?
Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, no rush, no rush."
It is useless for him to be anxious. This matter has to be queued behind the Air Force. It will not be too late to get these things after the Su-27 is officially put into domestic production, or even after the Navy officially decides to build an aircraft carrier.
It also depends on Qin Tao's timing. When the opportunity comes, he will naturally get it.
After saying this, Qin Tao looked at Mr. Wu again.
“Mr. Wu, do you have anything to say?”
Qin Tao and Mr. Wu are old friends. They once went to Lao Maozi's place together and talked about everything. Therefore, Mr. Wu was not too polite. He said to Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, I heard that you were at Huating's place." On the other hand, encourage them to further improve and increase the range after developing the basic model of the Hongqi-16, so as to steal our jobs?"
Looking at Mr. Wu's face, Qin Tao knew that he was joking, so Qin Tao also joked: "Of course, it will save some people from being passive and sabotaging their work."
Mr. Wu shook his head helplessly: "This is not the same level at all. We want to refer to Lao Maozi's technology to improve the performance of our weapons. We want to be better than the old and better than the old. If it is just imitation, then we have already done it now. Related products have been created!”
Up to now, Qin Tao cannot be told about the Hongqi 9 project, but some peripheral things can be said. After all, if nothing else happens, Qin Tao will definitely build the future Aegis battleships.
"Then you have to work hard." Qin Tao said: "Otherwise, not only will your job be taken away by the Hongqi-16, but also your job may be taken away by the imported S-300. The Red Empire is gone, and Lao Maozi is on the export of weapons. They will be bolder and may even export the advanced models they are developing, which will put a lot of pressure on you."
“Advanced models under development?”
"It's the PMU2 version." Qin Tao said: "This version has more outstanding interception capabilities. For example, it can also intercept ballistic missiles. By the way, the Air Force's S-300V can also intercept, but the two are different. The former can be optimized Flying ballistics, destroy the ballistic missiles flying from the opposite direction at a distance of two hundred kilometers."
Mr. Wu's face became serious.
How far an anti-aircraft weapon can fly is a very magical number. The same missile can fly different distances by taking different trajectories. For example, if it is launched vertically, it leaves the dense atmosphere and then turns around. Due to the small air resistance, it can fly Even further away.
However, a ballistic missile flying two hundred kilometers away is still very outrageous.
He came here just to join in the fun. But I didn't expect that he was here to be tortured. Qin Tao's words were so cruel!
“In the past, we always believed that ballistic missiles could not be intercepted, but now it seems that with the development of technology, many impossibilities will become possible!” Mr. Wu said with emotion.
"Of course." Qin Tao said: "Now, the world situation has changed. A certain country will also seek its own absolute security. Therefore, they will also try to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles and develop their own national anti-missile system. ”
(End of this chapter)