Chapter 463 Old men from all over the world gather in Mingzhou
The original design of a warship is important.
The bow of the Glory-class ship is very specially designed. Not to mention the naval guns on the front, there are powerful anti-ship missiles on both sides. These missiles extend almost to the middle of the hull. The part sandwiched between the two rows of missiles must be It needs to be higher, otherwise it may be affected by the tail flame emitted by the missile.
Therefore, the front end of the bridge is an elevated two- or even three-story deck, and many weapons, including short-range anti-aircraft missiles, are deployed on this.
You can dig down from here to the height of the bow deck, and you can dig down one more layer. The total height will be six or seven meters. However, if you dig to the height of the S-300 missile, you will almost have to dig to the bottom. , you can’t dig it down like this.
When he heard Mutisin say this, Qin Tao finally breathed a sigh of relief, okay, he can finally get back on track.
To be fair, the plan that Yang Dawei and the others came up with is indeed good, almost equivalent to the 055 of later generations.
However, the cost of this kind of modification is also quite high. In many cases, modification is even more expensive than new construction. After all, modification requires dismantling the original one and installing a new one, which is more labor-intensive than direct installation.
A four-sided phased array and more than a hundred red wine missiles sounds very enjoyable, but the cost is too high.
For now, modification should not cost too much. The Navy doesn't have that much money.
The current S-300 missile system is fully usable. If it is dismantled and replaced with the domestically produced Hongqi-9, it will cost another amount of money. Waste is a crime.
Qin Tao is not willing to waste.
Yang Dawei was a little confused, why, it can’t be cut off?
Squatting on the current platform, it is already very high. If the height is increased, it may block the bridge.
The missile cannot be stopped, but when the missile is launched...
"Let me tell you something." Qin Tao said: "Although in Lao Maozi's original design, this kind of anti-aircraft missile has a defensive blind spot, we don't need to pay too much attention to it, as long as our long-range radar can detect the target in advance, and the warship can If you change the direction, you can still intercept it. Our 051C can accept it, and this kind of warship can also accept it. Since the space at the bow is insufficient, we can install the Hongqi-16. If the long-range area air defense missile does not stop it, we can use it. Medium-range anti-aircraft missiles are used to intercept. If the two sets of Wasp M ship-to-air missile systems at the front and rear are removed, about eighty or ninety Hongqi-16 missiles can be loaded in the original position. As for the S-300 missile system, let's arrange it on top first. "
After all, the Hongqi-16 missile is small in size and the launch unit is compactly arranged. Therefore, this missile can still be equipped in large quantities.
"Red Flag-16?" Mutisin didn't understand. He had been driving a taxi in the past few years and didn't know much about the development of warships in various countries.
“Yes, our own vertically launched ship-to-air missile system.” Qin Tao said: “The overall performance is about the same as Shikili.”
Mutisin nodded: "Yes, if it is similar to Shikili, two target illumination radars can be arranged at the front and rear, so that it has omnidirectional interception capability, and can also use the roof radar on the top of the mast of the upper bridge. "
“Okay.” Yang Dawei nodded. The 054 they manufactured also uses the Hongqi-16, so it is not difficult to transplant this missile system.
Although he was a little regretful that the S-300 system was not installed, that was all he could do for now.
"I have another suggestion." Qin Tao said: "If the crane at the front end of the S-300 missile is removed, can two more groups be arranged below? In this way, the S-300 missile can be increased by 16, bringing the total to eighty."
This is also an alternative, which can make up for everyone’s regrets.
I don’t know what the designer of Lao Maozi thought. There is actually a crane installed in the rear chimney, that is, in front of the S-300 missile launcher! The purpose of this crane is to lift missiles for the S-300.
Are you still thinking about replenishing supplies at sea at any time? Anyway, there is no need for this in the country, just resupply directly on the shore. There are special cranes on the shore, so there is no need to equip another crane yourself.
Mutisin thought for a while and then nodded: "The flue is located from both sides. If the space in the middle is vacated, there will be no problem in inserting two more groups. However, for this kind of launcher, you have to start from Imported from outside?"
Qin Tao smiled: "No, we can produce it ourselves without rotating it."
"With this change, it will look like an arsenal ship." A naval leader present was very happy: "There are 1,670 anti-aircraft missiles, plus anti-ship missiles. By the way, anti-ship missiles , how do we change it?”
"We can reserve it now, or we can poke a group of YJ-81 anti-ship missiles first. When our Pony missiles mature in the future, we can replace them and become our own big killer. If the size is suitable, The original two-unit launcher can be equipped with three or even four missiles. If calculated as four missiles, this warship can carry thirty-two anti-ship missiles, bringing the total to two hundred."
Is it appropriate for a 10,000-ton cruiser to install so many weapons?
There are too many weapons, which are not friendly to damage control and the like, and may cause problems. However, since it is designed in this way, it cannot be wasted, so the space that should be used must be used.
“Pony bomb?” Mutisin was a little curious: “What is this?”
“The supersonic anti-ship missile on the modern class.” Qin Tao said, “What do you call it?”
“Sandflies,” Mutisin replied.
The aircraft carrier killer, the Sunburn missile, was given by NATO. In Lao Maozi's place, the 3M80 anti-ship missile is called Sandfly. Of course, this Sandfly is a transliteration. If it is translated directly according to the sound, it is called Mas Kit.
Pony Bullet, not the little **** who was scolding, but refers to the new generation of supersonic anti-ship missiles developed on the basis of Musket. Within the Navy, it is called Pony Bullet.
When Mutisin said the pronunciation of Muskit, he also understood something: "Are you imitating Sandfly missiles?"
Qin Tao smiled: "Currently we don't have suitable anti-ship missiles on both sides, but there will be in the future, so we will keep them for now and wait until mid-term improvements are made before changing them. Yang Gong, continue."
"Okay, next, let's talk about the specific electronic system. On the rear mast, we will install a meter-wave radar produced by ourselves to be used as a long-range warning radar..."
The meeting lasted for a whole day before it ended. Although the corresponding design drawings were not obtained yet, everyone talked about it on paper and combined with Mutisin's suggestions, the basic modification idea of this warship was finalized.
“In this way, we can retain the original parts as much as possible and try our best to modify this warship with a budget of 200 million yuan.”
Qin Tao’s final conclusion is, of course, to address the navy’s most critical budget issue.
“Two hundred million?” Sure enough, someone was surprised.
"Two hundred million RMB, not U.S. dollars." Qin Tao said: "Think about it if we buy a modern class, it costs 200 million U.S. dollars per unit. If we buy back the Glory class and modify it ourselves, the cost will be less than the modern class. Our superiors can't deduct Button."
Can't you tell the difference between two hundred million yuan and two hundred million US dollars?
Just now I thought there were more than 200 million people, but they immediately shut up.
“Yes, if it only costs 200 million, we can accept this modification plan.”
“In terms of time, according to this idea, we should be able to complete the modification of this warship within one year.” Qin Tao continued.
Not only in terms of money, but also in terms of time. It is crucial to complete the modification within one year and put it into service as soon as possible next year.
For some reason, Qin Tao felt more and more confident.
The busy day is finally over.
When returning home, Qin Tao and Wu Shengli naturally sat in the same car.
“Taozi, our modification plan is not the best, but it is the most cost-effective and fully meets the needs of the navy.” Wu Shengli sighed with emotion.
The so-called not the best, of course, means that it did not follow Yang Dawei's design plan. If the Red Flag Nine can be inserted in the front, then the regional air defense capability of this warship will definitely be overwhelming.
"Yes, we can solve the problem of insufficient strength, but the cost is too high." Qin Tao said: "We can build this kind of 10,000-ton warship ourselves in the future. The new design will definitely be better than the current changes. many."
"after?"
"Yes, we will definitely build a warship of more than 10,000 tons in the future. Of course, in order to avoid irritating some people, we can continue to call it a destroyer." Qin Tao said.
Wu Shengli smiled, Qin Tao was sometimes very serious about these trivial matters, and it was very effective.
"Right now, our phased array radar system is still in a running-in stage, especially when it has to be installed on that aircraft carrier. With the current production capacity of the 14th Institute, it simply cannot satisfy us to complete the improvement and put it into service within one year. requirements.”
Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, keep the original equipment as much as possible. The main changes are the medium-range air defense missiles. In this way, the construction period will be greatly shortened and the cost will be greatly reduced. Your plan is right."
Wu Shengli agreed very much with Qin Tao’s modification ideas.
As for that kind of advanced 10,000-ton large-scale propeller, the military victory at this time can only be longed for.
“The Navy has spent more money this year.” Wu Shengli sighed again.
Qin Tao smiled. This was not his concern. He had to spend it even if it exceeded the amount. He couldn't let them, Mingzhou Group, advance the money!
"The Navy's own project to build an air defense destroyer has been delayed again. It is estimated that the Navy will not be able to come up with funds until next year." Wu Shengli said: "By then, the development of the phased array radar of the 14th Institute should also be more mature. .”
If it weren't for this cruiser, the Navy would have already started bidding for an air defense destroyer, and now it can only delay it for another year.
“Yes, some people are already lamenting that your Mingzhou Group is so lucky.”
"This is not luck, this is strength." Qin Tao said: "However, at most they dare to say a few words behind their backs. As our Mingzhou Group develops, they will also benefit from it. If you don't believe me, ask Huating Shipyard. Let’s see if they dare to speak ill of us in person.”
Mingzhou Group's natural gas ship patent has been extended to several major domestic shipyards. Everyone has received preferential treatment from Mingzhou Group. It can be said that Mingzhou Group helps them make money. Therefore, how can they dare to explain the state? Bad words about the group.
Even if there are no orders for military ships, they can still get large orders for civilian ships. Now, under the leadership of Mingzhou Group, the entire domestic shipbuilding industry has begun to focus on natural gas ships. There is a faintly visible natural gas ship building country. feeling.
Mingzhou Group is making even more money. Even if it only has half or even a quarter of the French patent, it will still make a lot of money.
With busy affairs, Qin Tao took people to Mingzhou the next day. As for the drawings, they had also been transported to the first design office of Mingzhou Group.
The operation is almost the same as before. First, you need to input the drawings into the computer. This is not the first time you have done this. Everyone is familiar with it, and you can get into working state skillfully without even being directed by Yang Dawei and others.
They knew that this project was very important and it was best to complete it before the warship returned home, so from this moment on, they started spinning again, and many people even moved bedrolls directly into the design office.
After Qin Tao brought his people back, Yang Dawei immediately threw himself into the work. However, Mutisin did not go to the design office immediately. When he saw the shiny warship in the dock, Mutisin couldn't help but bring it up. request to visit.
"Of course." Qin Tao nodded: "I will take you there with me."
The rust removal process is going very quickly and has already reached the rear deck. Look at this scene. In another month, the outside will be completely brand new.
Mutisin wore leg gloves and stood on the large deck: "You are so fast. When I was a taxi driver, I once read the newspaper and saw that this warship was bought by you, but I didn't expect it. , in just a few months, you have made it look brand new!"
"It's been almost half a year." Qin Tao said: "We spent half a year just to carry out a rust removal operation. The progress is already very slow, okay?"
Mutisin smiled.
At this moment, a crane next to the dock was lifting a large box and slowly placed it on the elevator next to the deck. Mutisin asked curiously: "What is that?"
“Internal equipment.” Qin Tao said.
“Internal equipment? You are still in the rust removal stage and you are installing the internal equipment? No, you lowered it from the elevator at the back. Could it be the boiler?”
The engines of warships are all large. When repairing the engine of a general warship, the rear deck needs to be cut. Therefore, using the rear deck as a helicopter landing platform also has this advantage: it can be cut directly during maintenance!
If there is a twin-mounted 130mm naval gun at the tail like the modern class, it will become a big project. The naval gun is not only the upper part, but also the loader and so on below. It is very complicated, and , when installing, the platform must be calibrated. The slightest deviation may cause the artillery shell to miss the target.
There is no need to cut the top deck of the aircraft carrier. The boiler can be transported directly inside through the elevator. Of course, the several decks inside still need to be cut.
Mutisin was a little curious. As he spoke, he walked in that direction. Soon, he saw clearly a group of people working there.
They are all old men! The person in charge of the command is still very familiar!
“Makarov!” When Mutisin called out this name, his surprise was palpable.
He absolutely did not expect that the old director of the Nikolayev Shipyard would actually appear here.
This is also the first time Qin Tao met Makarov after leaving Ermao. It has been less than a week since Makarov came to Mingzhou, but he has already adapted to the life here.
At this time, Makarov was wearing the work clothes of Mingzhou Shipyard, with a smile on his face. The confusion in his eyes had disappeared, and he seemed to have returned to the bustling shipbuilding era!
Qin Tao is very satisfied. Looking at Makarov's expression, he can know what kind of state he is in at this time. He will not leave even if he is asked to leave!
This place is very close to the rust removal station. All kinds of machinery are very noisy. Makarov is busy giving instructions and does not hear Mutisin's words. Mutisin continues to run a few steps and comes to Makarov. in front of.
“Makarov, why are you here?” Mutisin excitedly patted Makarov on the shoulder.
The relationship between the warship design bureau and the shipyard is very good, and Mutisin and Makarov are old acquaintances. Now, Mutisin is very happy to meet an old friend in a foreign country.
Makarov turned his head and saw Mutisin, and was startled: "Mutisin, why are you here? By the way, you are here for the cruiser. It seems that we are gathered in Mingzhou .”
Those of us? Mutisin was a little curious and looked at someone sticking his head out from the lower hangar: "Are you ready?"
“Babic?” Mutisin looked at the people below in surprise.
Babic smiled: "Work first and lower the lift manually!"
When the elevator went down, Mutisin also followed. The giants of naval shipbuilding in the Red Empire era actually met here!
Mutisin looked at the box again. He didn't recognize the Chinese characters on it, but he could roughly guess it: it must be a boiler!
What is the use of installing a boiler? For guests to take a bath? of course not!
Mutisin's heart suddenly became excited.
If you want to install a boiler on this big ship, it means that this big ship will start moving again!
"Mr. Qin, can I go downstairs and take a look together?" Mutisin said.
He couldn't wait any longer.
“Mr. Mutisin, of course you can watch along. After all, you are already a member of our Mingzhou Group, but are you ready?”
Qin Tao's question was very implicit.
You can watch it, but if you watch it, it means that you have seen our core secrets, which means that you will be associated with the Mingzhou Group in the future, and you are likely to lose a lot of freedom.
"Yes, I am ready." Mutisin said: "When you appointed me as the chief commander of that cruiser, I made up my mind. I will stay here until my death!"
This is why a soldier dies for his bosom friend. In St. Petersburg, Mutisin could only drive a taxi. Here, he can continue to work on his previous projects and even create more projects together. Mutisin has already The choice was made.
Stay here!
At this time, seeing Babic and Makarov, Mutisin could tell that these people planned to stay here forever, and it would be very good to work with their former companions.
For Qin Tao, this is also a necessary step.
The confidentiality level of this project is no longer very important. It can be made known to more relevant personnel. Anyway, there will always be trials in the future and it will always attract others' attention.
Mutisin is an important person. If he knows about it, he can feel the trust of his side, and he will be more committed in the future. Moreover, since they all work in the same shipyard, they will have to know sooner or later.
As for betrayal? Hum hum, the fate of a betrayer is death!
Now, Mutisin has made his choice.
“Let’s go down and have a look together.” Qin Tao said.
Qin Tao's major in his previous life was shipbuilding, warships, and aircraft carriers. Now, he was running back and forth, which delayed his old job. At this time, he followed the others and went down several decks, and when he came to the lowest cabin , you can see that two brand-new boilers have been installed inside, and the one currently installed is the third one.
"This is the best boiler I have ever seen!" Makarov said: "The safety measures of this boiler are in place, which has greatly improved the safety of our warship boilers. I didn't expect that you had already started making preparations for this. ”
Makarov felt that this period of time was like a dream.
When he saw the Varyag being towed away, his heart was empty. At that time, he felt as if he was dead.
Even if the Varyag was converted into a sea blockage, it still made him very heartbroken. How great it would be if this warship could continue to sail on the ocean!
With such regret, he came to the East and met his old acquaintance Babbage. Then, he learned the real purpose of the warship's modification. At that time, Makarov burst into tears.
He made a decision on the spot: he would stay here for the rest of his life and never leave again! He wants to complete the construction of this warship with his own hands!
Makarov seemed to have been given a new life, his body was suddenly full of energy, and he was busy here every day.
Although the real modification had to wait until the rust removal work was completed, they couldn't wait any longer. The boiler happened to be ready, so they simply started to install the boiler.
"Yes, we have started making this preparation a long time ago. We have had this plan since we first saw this warship. However, the modification of the warship has just begun. We may encounter various difficulties in the future. You will definitely understand Play a huge role, please!”
Makarov nodded: "There's nothing to say. Let's roll up our sleeves and work hard! The five-year construction period is sooner rather than later. By the way, do you have any new aircraft carrier construction plans?"
Qin Tao smiled: "Of course, this is just the beginning. In our words, this is just the first step in a long march of thousands of miles. In the future, we will build a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Come on, everyone! We are all from People from all over the world come together for the same goal!"
(End of this chapter)