Chapter 673 Construction of the Asan aircraft carrier begins
The span from the weapons to the bridge roof is quite large. However, a simple detail can also reflect the design idea. Is it to be beautiful or to be easy to maintain?
For a period of time, domestic warships also followed the path of aesthetics. For example, on the aircraft carrier training ship, an aluminum gusset plate ceiling was installed on the top of the bridge, and all the ugly pipes were wrapped in it. However, later, for the convenience of maintenance, I dismantled all those things again.
Every detail reflects the designer’s skills, and Mr. Liu listened very carefully.
On this day, Mr. Liu drank too much. Because he no longer drinks much, his alcohol capacity is small. At the same time, because he is too happy, this person tends to drink too much involuntarily when he is happy.
"I have said before that if China does not build an aircraft carrier, I will not die in peace. Now, we have modified aircraft carriers and more advanced aircraft carriers made by ourselves. I am happy. Come, let's drink."
“Mr. Liu, you really can’t drink anymore!”
"You are so happy today, how can you spoil my joy? Mr. Qin, don't let me come over and talk about it because you drank too much!" Mr. Liu's face drooped, but his eyes were filled with confusion. This was because he was not drunk. Does intoxication lead to intoxication?
“Lao Liu, Lao Liu!”
After seeing Mr. Liu off and the banquet dispersed, Qin Tao and his party embarked on their return journey. When we arrived at the Mingzhou Shipyard, another lively ceremony was already being planned.
Warmly celebrate the launch of the St. Paul aircraft carrier!
Mingzhou speed, China speed!
That’s right, the St. Paul aircraft carrier built for the football country is about to be launched!
Relying on advanced equipment and experienced workers, Mingzhou Group's shipbuilding speed is very fast, which shocked the world.
"Mr. Qin, your speed is so fast. Even if you build all the aircraft carriers yourself, there will be no problem. We are really touched by assigning the order to us." Sun Xuewen said.
According to Qin Tao's plan, the aircraft carrier built for Saudi Arabia was to be built at Bincheng Shipyard. Therefore, Sun Xuewen came over to learn about aircraft carrier construction, observe this grand ceremony, and prepare for their own construction in the future. prepare for.
After hearing what he said, Qin Tao smiled: "Don't you see that Mr. Cao has been beating me up? If our Mingzhou Group always takes over everything, some people will gossip. Besides, in the future we need There are more aircraft carriers, and our Mingzhou shipyard will definitely not be able to produce them. If you practice with the Saudi ship now, you will have experience in building aircraft carriers for the navy in the future."
As he spoke, Makarov walked up to him: "Mr. Qin, I heard that construction of a new aircraft carrier is about to start?"
Makarov did not follow him to the meeting, but the news came back without any delay. They already knew that the construction of a new 80,000-ton aircraft carrier was about to begin! Therefore, the St. Paul aircraft carrier had to be launched immediately to make room for its own aircraft carrier.
"That's right, work is about to start, Lao Ma. I have fulfilled what I promised you!"
Makarov nodded: "Yes, Mr. Qin, my life belongs to our Mingzhou Shipyard. I will work here until I die!"
Makarov, who has been building ships all his life, hopes most to build aircraft carriers. After the collapse of the Red Empire, he once felt hesitant, melancholy, and desperate. When the Varyag was driven away, his life seemed to be gone. any sense.
However, Mr. Qin gave him a new life! The Varyag was reborn under his leadership. He also presided over the construction of the Sao Paulo. Now, he is presiding over the construction of an 80,000-ton super aircraft carrier. In terms of performance, this aircraft carrier is already better than the former Uliano The Fusk is even more advanced!
Now, the fragments of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that had been dismantled into scrap metal seemed to appear before his eyes again. From that time on, he knew that it was impossible to integrate into Western society. That kind of idea was too naive. They need to keep their eyes open!
"Old Ma, in our Eastern language, it is called working hard to die. However, our shipyard cannot squeeze you like Western capitalists. If you work for another ten or eight years, you should retire. You can come here every day from now on." Just take a stroll around the shipyard and look at our aircraft carrier construction, and you don’t have to be responsible for the specific work.”
“Well, Mr. Qin, if I work for another ten years, I can still build two or three aircraft carriers!” Makarov nodded, and there seemed to be tears in his eyes, which was excitement.
It has begun, a new era is about to begin!
“President Qin, the people from the football country are here.” Xu Zhengyang said in Qin Tao’s ear.
At such an important moment, of course, football countries will also come to participate, and not only the naval officers led by Sagath Tres, but also government officials, including a radiant woman.
“Mr. Qin, this is Ms. Ruth, wife of His Excellency Fernando.” As an old acquaintance, Sagastrez came up to introduce Qin Tao.
Qin Tao stretched out his hand: "Welcome everyone. I'm very sorry that I didn't go to the airport to greet you immediately because I was having a meeting in the capital."
"We have also come from the capital. My husband is still having a meeting in your capital and has assigned me to come over to attend the launching ceremony. Your reception has been very considerate," Ruth said.
“President Qin, I heard that you are going to start building a super aircraft carrier?” Sagastres asked.
"Really? Why don't I know?" Qin Tao immediately denied it: "We are currently coordinating to build a large direct-deck warship for a country in the Middle East, our own aircraft carrier? This must be fake news."
It has not been announced to the public yet, so of course we can’t talk nonsense.
“Oh.” Sagastrese nodded: “That’s it.”
“Mr. Qin, the time for the launching ceremony is coming soon.” Xu Zhengyang reminded.
“Everyone, let’s go to the ceremony first. Mrs. Ruth, you should have prepared your speech, right? This speech will be broadcast to the whole world.”
“Of course.” Ruth nodded.
Many reporters have come to the scene. The launch of this aircraft carrier is also the pride of Mingzhou Group. Mingzhou Group is already one of the few aircraft carrier manufacturing companies in the world! Whether it is modified or self-developed, whether it is light or medium, or even a large aircraft carrier, they have enough capabilities.
The venue where the ceremony was held was, of course, right next to the aircraft carrier. With the aircraft carrier as the background, it looked very impressive.
An aircraft carrier of more than 30,000 tons can already be classified as a medium-sized aircraft carrier. The jump deck with a high upturned bow seems to represent the world's popular trend: when there is no ability to purchase catapults, ski jumps are used. Way to take off!
The sway of the deck is just right, the angled deck protrudes to the left side, and there is a short and exquisite bridge on the starboard side with a huge chimney, indicating that it still uses an ancient power system, which is mature and reliable.
The entire hull has been rust removed and spray-painted, and with a new navy gray low-visibility coating, it looks even more spectacular.
Countless camera lenses were focused on Mrs. Ruth, who often attended such occasions and behaved gracefully.
"Today, I am very happy to be here to participate in the launching ceremony of the Sao Paulo aircraft carrier. This aircraft carrier will be an important weapon for our country to safeguard maritime rights and interests. It will be one of the most advanced aircraft carriers in South America and even the world! Here, I am also grateful to Mingzhou Group for building this advanced warship for us. With this warship as a link, our two countries have also conducted more in-depth economic exchanges..."
Continuous applause came from below. In the applause, Mrs. Ruth finished her speech. Her hand pressed the button, and the champagne that had been prepared was released, drew a beautiful arc, and crashed into the bow of the ship. , with the sound of the bottle breaking, white foam splashed, forming a rainbow in the sun.
This picture was spread throughout the world via radio waves.
Mingzhou Group has launched another aircraft carrier! Mingzhou Group's warship construction has reached a new level!
This is not just an arms sale of an aircraft carrier. The football country also needs to equip it with J-31A carrier-based aircraft. Once fully configured, their navy will become the strongest in the region, and even the best in the world. The presence!
Besides the United States, only Lao Maozi and Dongfang have aircraft carriers of 60,000 to 70,000 tons. Next, there is the French Charles de Gaulle, and then it is the turn of this ship!
However, when it comes to carrier-based aircraft, once it is equipped with a stealth aircraft, France's Charles de Gaulle and even Lao Maozi's Kuznetsov will not have the combat effectiveness of this ship!
Countless colleagues are jealous.
Asan Capital, a certain conference room.
"The Oriental aircraft carrier has been launched. Where is our aircraft carrier? Where is our aircraft carrier?" The big leader's face was livid, and he looked at the person sitting below him: "How long has our aircraft carrier plan been developed? How exactly is it going? How far have we come?"
"Report, we already have detailed design drawings for Project 71, but we..." Sunil felt the sweat on his forehead constantly coming out. There was no way, they had indeed delayed it for too long. It is understandable that the leaders are dissatisfied now.
Therefore, there cannot be any mistakes in this plan of self-developed aircraft carrier!
"but what?"
“Saxena, tell me.” Sunil couldn’t continue and simply pulled out the chief designer of the Naval Design Bureau.
"The leader reported that we purchased a complete set of drawings from the Neva Design Bureau, but we are not very confident about Lao Maozi's design, so we want to ask the relevant French agencies to help us verify it." Saxena said: " Currently, we are in contact with the French..."
Their own design capabilities were insufficient, so they could only ask for foreign help. They felt that Lao Maozi was unreliable, so they used Lao Maozi as a middleman to purchase the aircraft carrier design drawings from the Mingzhou Group. This matter was too shameful and must not be told.
However, the Neva Design Bureau was quick to provide structural drawings, but was very slow to provide detailed design drawings. At first, they thought it was the Mingzhou Group that was delaying, but later they suddenly discovered: It turned out that the Neva Design Bureau only provided the detailed design drawings from Mingzhou Group. The Zhou Group bought a basic structural drawing, and the detailed drawings were designed by themselves! This **** middleman!
The Neva Design Bureau has lost its charm long ago. It has been so long to design an aircraft carrier! After getting all the drawings from the Neva Design Bureau, they still felt uneasy. God knows if there is any problem here. If there is a problem, it will have disastrous consequences!
“Then you should get in touch quickly. Is there any problem?” the leader asked anxiously.
“The French asked us for five million dollars for the audit,” Saxena said.
"What? Five million? We only spent two million dollars to purchase this design. These French people are all a bunch of blood eaters!" Sunil was anxious.
“So, we are negotiating with them, hoping to reduce the cost, and we have also found Italians as competitors.” Saxena continued.
If the French still offer such a high price, they will go to the Italians, leaving the French unable to make a dime.
However, the French still did not compromise.
Who are Italians? They only have a light aircraft carrier with a displacement of 10,000 tons. Currently, in Europe, the only ones with experience in the design and construction of medium-sized aircraft carriers are the French, so the French are determined to defeat them.
This is a stalemate.
"We can't wait any longer." The leader said: "We must start construction as soon as possible now! After we build it, the French will be anxious. They will lower the price. If it costs half a million dollars, we can Give them the design drawings, if there are more, no way!"
Build first, and then review the drawings during the construction process. This kind of cunning operation is probably something only Asan can think of, but they really don’t have time now!
"There are now various reports that the Orientals have frozen the design drawings of a new aircraft carrier. After the St. Paul is launched, construction of their own aircraft carrier will begin." Chhetri said: "Also, I heard that this is an eight-ship The 10,000-ton super aircraft carrier uses electromagnetic catapults and arrested landings, and its overall performance is higher than that of the Kitty Hawk."
This kind of news, whether true or false, is released slowly to test the reactions of all parties and also to pave the way.
If all of a sudden, the Navy throws out an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier, there will definitely be strong opposition from all sides. Preparation must be made in advance. All kinds of false news are flying all over the sky, and various rumors are constantly being refuted. Slowly, various Fang didn't pay much attention to it. When the time comes, the 80,000-ton aircraft carrier will come out, and they will be mentally prepared.
Now, when Chhetri said this, the people present were even more shocked.
“Eighty thousand tons?”
The brand-new aircraft carrier they planned has a full-load displacement of only more than 40,000 tons. It is almost modeled after the Super Sun King. This makes it easier to operate the same MiG-29K carrier-based aircraft, although the displacement is not as good as that of Dongfang. 001, but because there is no waste of space, they can proudly claim that the combat effectiveness of this aircraft carrier is the strongest in Asia.
Now it's good, the Easterners actually have to double the number and build an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier. Once this aircraft carrier is built, it will definitely be the strongest in Asia.
The leaders present looked serious.
“We must not be worse than those in the East. We must also build an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier!”
They have to compare with Dongfang in everything, and they must not be worse than Dongfang!
Chhetri secretly laughed in his heart. He and Sunil were old enemies, so whenever there was a chance, he had to find a way to dig a hole for Sunil. Now, it was Sunil's turn to have a headache!
“Reporting to the leader, this, this is very difficult!” Ten thousand horses of grass and mud floated through Sunil’s mind. Doesn’t these 80,000 tons mean that all the efforts have been wasted and we have to start from scratch?
"Yes." Saxena also spoke: "At present, with our capabilities, it is simply impossible to design, let alone produce. First of all, in terms of power, an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier requires at least 250,000 horsepower. Only in this way can we drive it to a speed of thirty knots. Currently, the aircraft carrier we are designing uses four LM2500 gas turbines, which only have 100,000 horsepower. It is impossible for us to use eight, and it is simply impossible to deploy them."
The LM2500 gas turbine is also an evergreen tree in marine power. The output power of the initial model reached 18.7 megawatts, which is about 25,500 horsepower. Four units are exactly 100,000 horsepower. Of course, after the later modification, one unit can output 4.7 A power of 10,000 horsepower, but that is already after the 21st century.
At present, the most advanced LM2500 gas turbine that Asan can purchase has a theoretical power of more than 30,000 horsepower. However, it is hot here in Asan! In the Indian Ocean environment, the output power has dropped to about 25,000 horsepower. In this way, the four-drive aircraft carrier can exceed 26 knots, not to mention 30 knots. It is already good.
Double the displacement? This is something they never dare to think about. This is not just a matter of stacking power. With twice as many gas turbines, how will the turbine room be arranged? How to arrange the intake and exhaust pipes? What about power output? It is impossible to get eight propellers, and the cars must be paralleled!
These huge problems will immediately be placed in front of them.
In fact, after the displacement reaches tens of thousands of tons, burning a boiler is the best choice. However, seven of the eight boilers on the Chaori King exploded, which made them shrink back. Even if they were killed, they would not dare to continue using Lao Maozi's boilers.
Europe does not have one. The United States’ Kitty Hawk used to be boiler-powered, but now it has been converted to nuclear power. Only the East in the world has boilers, but can they buy Eastern boilers?
They would never do that.
Without motivation, everything is just a castle in the air.
Besides, the power problem is only one of them. As the aircraft carrier gets bigger, the cost of construction will soar, and the cost of operation will also soar. Where do they get so much money?
"Leader, although we can't build an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier, we can build two 40,000-ton aircraft carriers. We won't be inferior in terms of displacement. Isn't that enough?" Sunil said.
“That’s right, we will build two ships. The total displacement is higher than theirs, and they will be more flexible in performing combat missions. The overall combat effectiveness is much higher than the Eastern aircraft carriers!” Saxena also became excited.
There is a market for Ah Q’s spirit everywhere, and of course Ah San will often use this spirit to paralyze themselves. Now, this statement has tempted the leader: “Yes, in order to safeguard our maritime rights and interests, we at least need More than three aircraft carriers! We want to build two of these 40,000-ton aircraft carriers! Now, the construction of this first aircraft carrier needs to start immediately. I will go and attend the groundbreaking ceremony in person! It will be tomorrow!"
It doesn’t matter if you rush the ducks to the shelves, Ah San often does it anyway.
“The Neva Design Bureau helped us design the Delhi-class destroyer, and it still has certain capabilities. We must trust their design. If the drawings are purchased directly from the Mingzhou Group, we must be more vigilant,” the leader said.
"If construction starts, our aircraft carrier should have a resounding name." Sunil said.
“Let’s call it the Blue Sky Guardian. When this aircraft carrier is put into service, it can just replace our Vikrant.”
Ah San’s first aircraft carrier was called Vikrant. This aircraft carrier was originally the British dignity-class aircraft carrier Hercules. It was purchased by Ah San and officially entered service in 1961. It is now almost forty years old. It is quite old. If we count from the construction period, it has been more than fifty years.
The old Vikrant should have been decommissioned a long time ago. They originally planned to decommission the first aircraft carrier after the Super Sun King entered service. Unexpectedly, there was a big problem with the Super Sun King and they could only continue. Keep the Vikrant running.
So, this first domestically produced aircraft carrier must be called the Blue Sky Guardian first. It cannot have the same name as the first one.
So, the very next day, at Asan’s largest Cochin Shipyard, Asan’s first domestically produced aircraft carrier finally started construction!
A large number of news reporters came, various microphones were piled up in front of the spokesperson, and the cameras were focused on the man wearing a white officer uniform. At this time, Sunil was still very excited.
"Today, I am very happy that as a representative of the Navy, I am here to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of our first domestically produced aircraft carrier, the Blue Sky Guardian!" Sunil looked at countless reporters: "This is a huge progress for our Asan shipbuilding industry. We are not only Having only built Delhi-class destroyers, we can also build larger aircraft carriers!”
"Let me give you a brief introduction. Our Blue Sky Guardian has a full load displacement of 43,000 tons. It adopts ski jump takeoff and arrested landing methods. It can not only take off our MiG-29K carrier-based aircraft, but also take off Most of the LCA fighter jets we are developing, the steel for this warship, various weapon systems, etc. are developed by ourselves. For this project, we have set a budget of 2000 billion rupees! In terms of manufacturing aircraft carriers, we It’s serious!”
“Now, I announce that the first aircraft carrier steel plate has been officially cut!”
The harsh sound of the cutting machine rang. After a long wait, Asan's self-developed aircraft carrier finally took an important step. No one knew that this aircraft carrier, which started cutting steel plates in 1998, would undergo more than ten years of development. After much trouble and even three launches, it created a miracle in the history of world aircraft carrier construction. When it finally completed sea trials and entered service, Dongfang's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was completed!
(End of this chapter)