Chapter 689: Who gives the chicken man the courage?
After a long voyage, the Gorshkov was finally towed back to the Yushkov Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkey.
The whole world is worried about the Suez Canal, but the Turkish people's eyes are attracted by this aircraft carrier.
For the Turkey Country, they also have a dream of becoming a great nation. Now, with the arrival of this aircraft carrier, they feel that the aircraft carrier dream is closer to them! The dream of becoming a great nation is getting closer!
Senyavin stood on the port and watched the aircraft carrier slowly approaching under the guidance of the tugboat. His heart became more and more excited.
Over the years, they have thought of many ways, purchased design drawings, visited various defense exhibitions, and are looking forward to owning an aircraft carrier of their own. Now, this aircraft carrier is finally available!
This is a new beginning!
The aircraft carrier slowly entered the dock. Its speed was very slow. After all, their own largest dock had only just accommodated this giant ship. If there was a slight deviation, there would be big trouble.
Damao renovated the aircraft carrier for Asan because there was no dock, so he used the beach shipbuilding method, using a crane to lift the steel plates bit by bit. This construction method must be slow. Fortunately, their shipyard in Turkey has a large enough Shipyard, they will refit it themselves very quickly!
"Our main job is to replace the boiler and remove rust from the warship. In just a few months, we can make it look brand new." At this time, Akar's face was very calm, even if he was worried inside, He had to show confidence: "We have asked Damao's engineers for advice. There is no need to cut the flight deck. We can directly use the elevator near the ship island to complete the task of transporting the boiler. Of course, the lower layers of steel plates need to be cut. The amount of this project is quite large, so we took advantage of this opportunity to clean out the unnecessary things inside.”
“Well, replacing the boiler is a big problem. How are we going to solve it?” Senyavin said.
"This kind of boiler is currently only produced by Damao and Dongfang. We plan to dismantle it first to see if the boiler inside can be repaired. If not, we will consider ordering it from Damao or Dongfang." Akar said.
Senyavin shook his head: "No, no, you can't order it from Damao. Damao replaced the boiler for Ah San, but it exploded again. Damao's quality is far worse than before."
“Then we purchase from the East?”
“No, no need, we can invite bids.” Senyavin said.
His adjutant Basturk couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. His boss liked bidding very much. He waited for a large number of suppliers to come over, so he could choose the most suitable one and lower the price.
Some things can be tendered, such as anti-aircraft missiles, and some cannot be tendered, such as the vertical take-off and landing fighter aircraft last time. No one came to bid at all, which made them lose face. Now, if they are bidding for boilers If so, Da Mao will definitely come, Dongfang may not come back, the third one? Not at all.
You know, giant ships sailing on the oceans today are common, with 300,000 to 400,000 tons, but they all use low-speed diesel engines, which focus on economy and meet the power used by aircraft carriers. They are either heavy oil boilers or nuclear reactor boilers. There is no such thing. The third type.
Da Mao will definitely quote a high price if he comes to bid. If the Easterners don't come, I'm afraid they have a tacit understanding with Da Mao.
However, although he complained in his heart, he could not say anything. At this time, the aircraft carrier had been docked, the sea water was being drained, and the huge warship slowly revealed its outline below.
Senyavin is still chatting with Akar.
“We have purchased a 30,000-ton aircraft carrier blueprint before. Can we use it when refitting this aircraft carrier?”
Obviously, the Turkish people underestimated the difficulty of modifying the aircraft carrier. To refit an aircraft carrier, the Mingzhou Group needed to obtain a complete set of information, and it also had to fool the original designers. However, in the eyes of natives, it is not difficult to refit an aircraft carrier. All it takes is removing rust, cleaning it, and replacing the boiler. , and it’s done. Adding a leap deck is something to consider later.
After all, they have never even built a destroyer of several thousand tons, and they have no ability to estimate the complexity of such modifications. Many modifications are much more complicated than new ones.
"We carefully studied the drawings provided by Mingzhou Group. In those drawings, we found a lot of inspiration that can lay the foundation for the modification of the aircraft carrier. However, due to the different take-off and landing methods, we still cannot do the deck and the like. If the change is too big, if a jump deck is added, we need to do a lot of calculations."
Although they have never built it, they still know that adding a jump deck will make it top-heavy. Their plan is to renovate it first, and then try it in the water after the remodeling is completed. If it doesn't work, they will continue to modify it. Anyway, they have a dock and are not afraid of wasting time.
The water in the dock was finally drained, and Senyavin said excitedly: "Now, let's go up and have a look!"
A group of officials stepped onto the aircraft carrier. Although the steel plates under their feet were rusty, they did not dislike it at all. At this moment, their hearts were full of excitement.
Our own aircraft carrier, our own side will also have an aircraft carrier. As long as the transformation is completed, this aircraft carrier can become their most powerful war machine.
Even if the carrier-based aircraft has not yet been announced, they don’t need to worry about it, they will build it first!
“Your Excellency Senyavin, does our aircraft carrier have a name?”
"The superiors have decided to name it after it." Senyavin pointed to a place in the distance: "Anadolu!"
There are many ways to name warships. Some are named after places, some are named after people, and some are named after various fish, dates, etc. Each has its own characteristics. However, place names and personal names are the most common.
Anadolu is a place name, and it is right where everyone can see it: the hills in the northern part of the Bosporus, the last entrance into the Black Sea, forming a natural fortress between the mountains and the sea. In history, There is the famous coastal defense base: Anadolu Fortress.
With its Byzantine-style castle, beautiful mountain and sea scenes, the ancient war and iron horses, and now the lingering mountains and seas, gentleness and romance, it can be said that it is the iconic resort of Turkey.
It is only natural to name this largest warship with this name.
At this time, hearing what Senyavin said, Akar also yearned for it: "Yes, it is most appropriate to call it Anadolu. It will definitely become our most powerful one like Anadolu Fortress." warship!"
Creak, creak... At this moment, a special sound came to their ears.
Senyavin was stunned for a moment: "What's going on?"
"It should be stress relief. There is no problem. The support structure below us is absolutely solid." Akar said.
He would never believe that this sound meant that the aircraft carrier was about to break. After all, this was an aircraft carrier of more than 40,000 tons. It was built with the highest-grade steel. How could it break?
It was okay after passing through so many waves along the way, so why would there be a problem after entering the dock?
Sure enough, as Akar spoke, the sound stopped.
Senyavin nodded with satisfaction: "Let's go in and take a look, and go up from the ship island."
"Your Excellency Senyavin, this aircraft carrier has not been cleaned up yet. It is too messy inside and there is nothing interesting to see."
Before Akar finished speaking, Senyavin had already stepped towards the ship island, and then his face became ugly.
“What’s going on here? Isn’t this too chaotic?”
"It was Lao Maozi who carried out the simplest blasting and dismantling when dismantling the weapons and equipment." Sweat broke out on Akar's forehead: "But don't worry, we will repair it. It's too messy. It's really There’s nothing to see.”
“Are you sure? It’s too dark down there!”
If you go down and look at the engine room, you will probably vomit!
“Of course, we haven’t seen the internal structure of a huge warship like Lao Maozi.”
Senyavin had no intention of going down to see the engine room. He just wanted to see the inside of the warship and enjoy himself.
At this time, after hearing his words, Akar could only nod nervously, took a flashlight, and walked down with everyone.
The hangar inside is very huge, which is very satisfying to see. Going down further, you can reach various cabins.
Creak, crunch!
The sound continued to sound, and Akar didn't pay attention. He always thought it was an ordinary stress release. He didn't know that this was a sign of big trouble. Because they ignored the sound, they were completely in a dilemma.
Just give up, you have already invested a lot of money, it would be a pity to give up, don’t give up, you have to invest more money, the budget will be exceeded again and again!
When the representatives of the Navy left, the scaffolding had already begun to be set up. On the next day, rust removal work began on the entire exterior of the ship. When the grinding wheel was polished, the shiny steel was exposed inside. It was during the period when Lao Maozi was at his strongest. It's so powerful that even the steel used in shipbuilding is not afraid of seawater corrosion!
The far east.
"Mr. Qin, Tuji has issued a tender for aircraft carrier boilers." Zhao Ling has adapted to the work of a secretary and reports the latest news to Qin Tao.
“They still play tricks like bidding? Don’t they know that doing so will make them look ugly?” Qin Tao was a little curious: “Where did they get the courage?”
It must not have been given by Liang Jingru anyway.
"Yes, we also feel that this is not necessary at all. After the US aircraft carrier entered the nuclear power era, it no longer produced aircraft carrier boilers, and Da Mao also lost its production capacity. Now if they want to order, they can only purchase it from us. .”
"That's right, don't worry about them. It will definitely be our business in the end anyway." In fact, there are other ways, such as finding a third party to bid and then getting the goods from yourself. However, since the benefits have been considered Give it to Nikolay, so you don’t have to worry about it.
“One more thing.” Zhao Ling said: “Representatives from the Pyramid Kingdom Navy are coming to our Mingzhou Group to see the progress of the construction of the second 039B.”
"It's about widening the canal." Qin Tao said: "However, one code is one code. If they want us to widen the canal for free, it is absolutely impossible. If they want to continue to order submarines, we still welcome them. of."
At that time, Xu Zhengyang had been curious about why Qin Tao always insisted on paying the full price for the submarines ordered by the Pyramid State. Even if the payment was made of long-staple cotton, he still had to pay the full price. When the first 039B was delivered, the old After the guy Mamish left, the remaining people got into trouble and demanded a return of the 396 diesel engine because it was not produced in Germany.
Fortunately, Mingzhou Group has been prepared a long time ago. It is clearly written in the contract, and the attitude is tough. If you don’t leave, there will be no way to refund the money, and we have to ask for compensation for the losses! Only in this way did the people from the Pyramid country give up their thoughts.
Moreover, after the submarine returned, the Pyramid people started to praise it immediately after using it. With the AIP system, it was simply a nuclear submarine from a poor country. Therefore, they came to continue to fulfill the contract and build a second submarine of the same type. Model 039B submarine.
Now that the submarine is almost complete, it is normal for the other side's navy to come over to check it out, but at this special time, it obviously has an ulterior motive.
When you come, you are a guest and a friend, so of course Qin Tao has to welcome him.
The very next day, a group of people from the Pyramid Kingdom arrived, led by Mamish. After all, this person had a good relationship with the Mingzhou Group. Although Mamish was responsible for Yao Mozi at the beginning, he finally stood up and raised the issue. It wasn't him who asked for it, so he could just pretend that nothing happened.
"Mr. Qin, I heard that the second 039B is about to be built, so we came here to take a look." After seeing Qin Tao, Mamish said enthusiastically: "We are very satisfied with the submarine you produced! Its water quality is very good." The silent performance is unparalleled, and it can be used underwater for a long time!”
“When you have a joint exercise with the Americans, you will have a clear idea of how powerful it is. You should have the opportunity to target the American aircraft carrier.” Qin Tao said.
“Haha, we are really looking forward to it.” Mamish smiled.
The group of people first came to the dedicated indoor submarine production workshop. Here, the huge 039B submarine has completed the construction of several sections and is being put together. The sparks of the arc are flying, and the light shines on everyone's face.
“The cooperation with this batch of submarines reflects our friendship with the Mingzhou Group.” Mamish said: “Dongfang will always be our most trusted friend!”
Qin Tao smiled, knowing what the other person was going to say next.
"Yes, we have had friendship for decades. When our arms switched from aid to export, you were the first country to buy our arms. We have to thank you for your support." Qin Tao said In a word, thank you on the surface, but actually express your own meaning: friendship is friendship, business is business, these are two different things. It does not mean that shouting long live friendship, we can provide people, efforts and equipment for free.
Times have passed, times are constantly changing, and the position of the Pyramid State is also constantly changing. Now, when Qin Tao mentioned the other party's joint military exercise with the United States, the other party directly expressed its acquiescence, and there will be opportunities in the future.
Even the opponent can possess the top three armored forces in the world.
That's right, they are really among the top three in the world. Let's talk about the main equipment first. They have the advanced M1A1 tank, and the most important thing is that this tank is not imported, but is produced on their production line. Later, when the Americans stopped producing M1 and relied on refurbishment, the Pyramid State had the only M1 production line. They continued to produce and obtained more than a thousand M1A1 tanks, even surpassing the US Army, the British and French in Europe. It's even more incomparable, they only have a few hundred tanks.
Furthermore, the Pyramid State not only has M1A1 tanks, they also have 1,700 M60 series tanks and 1,500 Soviet tanks. During every exercise, the endless tank troops on the desert are quite spectacular.
Anyway, with a large amount of US military aid, they are living a comfortable life. If the United States did not produce conventional diesel-electric submarines, it would not be the Mingzhou Group's turn to export diesel-electric submarines to the pyramid countries.
"Yes, we are all four ancient civilizations, and we have the same friendship in modern times." Mamish continued: "Recently, our Suez Canal was blocked, and you sent the Sky Whale dredger there to help us. We are very grateful for your help.”
Sure enough, he ignored Qin Tao's reminder and changed the topic to this aspect.
Qin Tao nodded: "These are what we should do. Although we have taken the Arctic route, we still value the Suez Canal. If the world economy is affected, the interests of our group will also be damaged."
Qin Tao continued to pursue interests.
“Mr. Qin, recently, everyone is looking forward to the continued widening of our canal. If your Tianjing dredger can stay there and help us...”
When he said this, Mamish paused. Of course, he also knew that it seemed inappropriate to make such a direct request. After all, Mr. Qin had already made it clear.
"Of course, we can rescue the cargo ship for free. If we open a canal, we take care of friendship and charge a cheaper price, two million US dollars a day, how about it?" Qin Tao said.
Two million a day, is this expensive?
Of course it’s not expensive, this is a friendly price!
"In the past few years, people have been wanting to rent our dredgers. The highest price has been five million per day, and the normal price is more than three million per day." Qin Tao said: "We only charge you two hundred The price is 10,000 yuan, which is already very cheap. You can charge ten cargo ships the canal tolls.”
The Pyramid Country collects a lot of tolls, but these tolls are to be used for the whole country, not for the construction of the canal! Mamish frowned, unable to agree or deny.
"You'd better make a decision as soon as possible. If the congestion problem is resolved, our dredgers should return. If you continue to want to hire them, it will start from the day we set sail." Qin Tao continued to urge, this Even for your own confidence, the round trip expenses must be taken into account! There is no store like this after passing through this village, and there is only one big discount!
(End of this chapter)