The Arctic route is always in front of Lao Maozi’s house.
So, it’s easy to do whatever you want. Of course, I don’t know whether these practices will make Europeans unhappy.
April 1st.
The only 052B frigates No. 167 and No. 615 integrated supply ships blew their whistles and slowly sailed out of the port. Under the eyes of countless people seeing them off, they embarked on the voyage to Europe.
Many media have also reported on this, but when the warship went to sea, it seemed to have lost its trace.
"What happened to the Orientals? Have they lost their way?" The first stop of the visit was Germany. Schroeder, the naval leader in charge of the reception, said curiously: "Since they went to sea, the reconnaissance satellites have been unable to find any trace of them. ?”
“Yes, we are also very curious. The Pentagon is currently helping us find it, and it is estimated that we will find something soon.”
This time they invited warships from the East to visit for many purposes, and they were definitely not as friendly as they appeared on the surface.
If you want to attack a fleet, you must first discover its existence. Even an aircraft carrier formation will appear very small in the rippling blue ocean, and it will be difficult for reconnaissance satellites to find it.
However, it has never happened before that the target was lost after leaving the port overnight.
"Report, the target has been found!" At this moment, someone pushed the door open and came in.
“Arnold, where are they?” Schroeder asked.
“They are heading in the direction of Kamchatka Peninsula.”
"What? Kamchatka Peninsula? What are they doing there?" Schroeder suddenly became curious.
"If they didn't lose their way, they probably planned to take another route." Arnold said.
"Arctic route?" Schroeder's face looked a little ugly: "They actually want to take this route? Even if they are visiting us in Europe, they want to publicize it to me? Damn it, they are clearly despising us!"
Schroeder felt very uncomfortable.
"Yes, and although they sent out the Aegis warship, it was not the 052C we wanted to see, but the 052B. This warship only had one in their equipment sequence, and it was obviously a failure. They were really too weak. There is no sincerity!" Arnold continued.
Everyone came here for 052C, but in the end, they took off everything and showed this to their own side?
There was no sincerity in the whole process, but now they have nothing to say.
After all, a small shield is also a shield, how can they despise it? Their own F-124 also has this kind of small shield.
Europeans are very procrastinating no matter what they do. Because they have no money, they tend to jointly research and develop. However, due to various different needs, the research and development will eventually fail, and in the end they have to build their own products.
After some delays, Germany's new generation of Saxony-class frigates has finally been designed and built to replace the three Lütjens-class destroyers purchased from the United States in the 1960s, code-named F-124 frigates. Although it is called a frigate, it has a displacement of more than 6,000 tons and has many things in common with the 052B visiting this time. For example, they both have four small shields fixed on the highest mast of the entire ship.
It’s just that frigates like theirs have not yet officially entered service.
Although the construction contract was officially signed in 1996, the first warship Saxony did not start laying the keel until February 1, 1999. It was planned to be launched in 2001 and delivered to the Navy at the end of 2002.
It was precisely because their own warships were under construction that they gave Rainbow Nation the confidence to place an order. However, the order was still rejected. After discovering the problem with the chimney, they also urgently investigated the design of their own warship, and were shocked. , well, my own F-124 also has this problem. Fortunately, the chimney has not been built yet, so it can be rectified in time.
However, despite their luck, they are also a little embarrassed. Has their technology really been surpassed by the East?
"Humph, everyone thinks that Big Mao is the biggest threat. In fact, the threat from the Orientals will be even greater. Unfortunately, many people are short-sighted and cannot see this." Schroeder said with some emotion: "This time we will wait until When the Eastern warships arrive, we must carefully look inside and outside to see what are the differences and flaws between their warships and ours."
At this time, they were still holding on to illusions. After all, they invited warships from the East just to see the equipment of the other side's warships.
"Of course our warships are the most advanced, especially our power system, which uses the world's most advanced CODAG method. Orientals still have a long way to go in this regard. When it comes to industrial heritage, they still have too poor."
When talking about the comparison of warships, Arnold became excited again.
The same comments were made about the Zhang Zhongshuo program.
Each episode must have something eye-catching. The Kirov-class arsenal ship in the previous episode made Zhang Zhongshuo’s program once again create a miracle in the ratings. This episode’s program is also attracting everyone’s attention.
"We know that the first stop of the formation's visit is Germany. Germany's most advanced warship, the F-124, is very similar to our 052B. It has four small shields and a large rotating shield at the back. I think it is for this reason that the Navy We decided to send No. 167 over. In today’s episode, let us compare the two warships. However, we decided to compare the power first. The F-124’s power system still has many unique features.”
"We know that in order for warships to have good reliability on the battlefield, warships generally need a power arrangement of two oars and two rudders, so that even if one group is lying down, the other group can drive the warship to continue moving. F- The 124 also uses twin propellers, but its transmission system is very complex, and it has a unique transmission gearbox.”
A structural diagram appeared on the screen, showing the characteristics of the F-124 frigate's power system.
"Generally speaking, in a common diesel-fuel alternating system, a diesel engine and a gas turbine are connected to a set of gearboxes. During normal operation, only one can transmit power. This is mainly because one or two thousand It is difficult to match a diesel engine with tens of thousands of revolutions to a gas turbine with tens of thousands of revolutions. However, the German F-124 frigate is different. It can be coordinated through a special set of gears, allowing the diesel engine and gas turbine to work at the same time. It is even derived from Unique transmission mode.”
The F-124 uses a unique transmission system and has a unique propulsion mode: the gas turbine drives two propellers at the same time, or the gas turbine drives one propeller and the other is driven by two diesel engines together. It can even be used when economical cruising is required. Only one diesel engine drives two propellers. The combination is dazzling and looks very advanced.
"This method has great shortcomings. Once the transmission gearbox is damaged, the entire ship will completely lose power. After all, its power system is not separated, but combined together. We have reason to believe that there is no way to do this. , after all, there is only one LM2500 gas turbine on this warship with a displacement of 6,000 tons. Considering the cost factor, the Germans were not willing to buy two gas turbines, so they had to find a solution on the transmission system."
When he saw this program, Schroeder almost vomited blood.
When Germany promotes frigates to the outside world, it has always introduced this power system as a feature. Looking around the world, only Germany can make gas turbines and diesel engines work together! This is a reflection of our technology. How come it is said by Easterners that we are short of money and cannot afford two gas turbines?
Even if it’s really to save money, you can’t say that. Isn’t this just throwing dirty water? They ignore our technological advancement and only focus on our lack of funds. Damn it, it's too damning!
Schroeder was furious.
“They are just jealous. Their diesel engines and gas turbines cannot work at the same time. This is a waste.” Arnold also spoke at the side.
Normal alternating diesel power can only be used in one type. For warships, this is undoubtedly quite wasteful. Orientals do not have this technology, so they are envious and jealous!
On the TV, Zhang Zhong continued to introduce: "Except for the F124, almost all other warships use alternating diesel fuel or alternating fuel and fuel. This does cause some waste. Only one set of engines can be used, and the other set of engines is always In an idle state. However, with the development of technology, this shortcoming will soon be made up for, and this technology is all-electric propulsion."
When hearing this statement, Schroeder and Arnold were both stunned. Yes, if it is all-electric propulsion, it does not need to be so complicated. Moreover, it seems that this technology already exists in the East!
"It is very difficult to output power from engines with different characteristics in parallel, but if it is converted into electrical energy, the energy can be output very conveniently. Therefore, the integrated power system of the whole ship has become a trend. Especially the electric propulsion of the whole ship , this will completely solve the problem of the transmission system. There is no need for a reduction gearbox or a transmission shaft. It only needs to output the power to the electric motor at the rear of the warship. Whether it is a gas turbine or a diesel engine, it will be used to generate electricity, so that the system is redundant. The speed is also high, and the entire ship will not lose power due to damage to the gearbox. We predict that in the future, all warships will have a comprehensive ship-wide integrated power and propulsion system."
"Let's take Dongfang as an example. Currently, a warship with a displacement of 6,000 tons uses two gas turbines and two diesel engines. In the future, it can completely use a 40-megawatt gas turbine and two diesel engines through different combinations. It meets the power needs of the entire ship, and the engines are all placed under the chimney instead of at the rear of the warship, which can make the layout of the warship simpler. Here, we also look forward to the Germans developing similar technology, and I cheer you on!"
come on? Who the **** needs you to cheer me up? You are clearly despising us!
East.
“Come on, Zhang Zhong, cheers, you did a great job in this program!” Qin Tao raised his glass: “You have the head start. Our warships have not even arrived in Europe, but we have defeated them!”
"Mr. Qin, this is what I should do." Zhang Zhong said: "Besides, these ideas are all given by you, I just announced them."
"No, this has nothing to do with me. Zhang Zhong said that the program is operated independently." Qin Tao said: "This is a program named after you and has nothing to do with our Mingzhou Group."
"Yes, it has nothing to do with the Mingzhou Group." Zhang Zhong nodded: "Mr. Qin, we have decided to talk about the Type 45 destroyer in the next issue. What do you think is the biggest flaw of this kind of warship?"
“Needless to say, of course it’s its power system.” Qin Tao said.
The Germans are engaged in compound power and have designed complex gearboxes, but the British do not! In August last year, the British announced that their Type 45 destroyer would use a high-end ship-wide integrated power system, including electric propulsion.
You just boasted about this kind of motivation in the last episode, will you be disparaging it in this episode?
"Of course there is no problem with integrated power for the whole ship, but there is a problem with the British gas turbine. The WR-21 mid-stage cooling and reheating gas turbine they use sounds very powerful, but there is a huge problem. There is a problem with the heat dissipation system of this gas turbine. , it won’t break down in the Atlantic Ocean, but it will have to sit down in the tropics.”
“Really? That’s great. This is what we will focus on in this episode.”
How can we let our own 052B show off its power without belittling European warships? Zhang Zhong had already made preparations, but Qin Tao thought about it and shook his head: "Forget it, what if we tell them and they change it? It's better to let them keep this kind of defect on the warship. "
Now, others will definitely ask, how do you know? There's no way to explain this. If it involves stealing intelligence, it might make Zhang Zhong disgraced. Besides, if you tell him and the other party changes it, then the Type 45 will be more mature.
Qin Tao doesn't want this to happen. He must continue to trick the British to the end.
Zhang Zhong nodded: "Then let's find something else? The Type 45 destroyer has a ball on its head. It doesn't look pleasing to the eye."
"That's right, let's start with a ball above the head." Qin Tao agreed with this plan: "The sun is already setting in the UK, and it is not the same as before. They are too poor to build a four-sided control array. Radar has to rotate, which is a joke in this day and age.”
"Yes, they are just poor. Even if they are aircraft carriers, they may not be able to build them." Zhang Zhong said.
This time opened my mind again. When talking about British warships, I must talk about the British aircraft carriers. They are clamoring to build new Queen-class aircraft carriers every day, but they are actually building them. Why has there been no movement now? You must still have no money, and you are all poor. If you are poor, just be poor. Stay in your own one-third of an acre of land honestly and don't run around. Doesn't it cost more to run around? This is all taxpayers' money!
After having dinner with Zhang Zhong, Qin Tao returned home. Recently, except for the occasional trip to Lao Maozi's place, he has been staying here in the capital. Anyway, his wife and children are here, so he can enjoy more family happiness. .
The modification plan for the arsenal ship can be left directly to the design office.
“Are you back?” When Qin Tao came back, Wu Shengli, who was sitting on the sofa and reading the newspaper, said hello.
“Dad, you are busy with everything, so how come you have time to come back and read the newspaper?” Qin Tao was very curious.
"Wait for you."
"Wait for me? Just make a call and I'll be back. Why waste time like this? Your time is precious."
“No matter how valuable you are, what you discussed with Zhang Zhong must also be very important. Our navy’s project is not in a hurry. It is just an idea at the moment.”
"Our navy's project? The navy wants to build a new warship?" Qin Tao was surprised: "Is it because he is greedy and determined to build a 10,000-ton warship?"
During this period, news about the arsenal ship was spreading everywhere. Qin Tao felt that his father-in-law might not be able to control himself anymore and wanted to mess with this kind of destroyer. However, the navy's main funds are placed on that aircraft carrier. Does it still have the energy to build a 10,000-ton cruiser now?
“Not a 10,000-ton warship.”
“Is that a 50,000-ton comprehensive supply ship?” Qin Tao remembered clearly that he had proposed this idea some time ago.
“Nor.”
What exactly is that? You should just say it directly.
“The navy has entered the Arctic waters. We believe that in order to facilitate future operations, we need an advanced and professional nuclear-powered icebreaker.” Wu Shengli said.
Nuclear-powered icebreaker?
Qin Tao opened his eyes wide: "The cost of this thing is not cheap!"
As long as something is mixed with nuclear power, the price will skyrocket.
"Yes, the price is very high." Wu Shengli nodded: "So we need your help from Mingzhou Group. Anyway, you will often take the Arctic route in the future. You might as well invest in building a nuclear-powered icebreaker. When the navy needs it in the future, Feel free to rent yours.”
No wonder I didn’t call myself directly. I’m sorry!
Mingzhou Group already has its own transportation company, operating by sea, land and air. There are many cargo ships transporting back and forth on the sea. As the weather warms, many of these ships have begun to take the Arctic route. After all, the route is shorter, and there are The relationship between Da Mao and this good friend.
If they travel frequently in the future, in order to save the cost of renting an icebreaker, they can consider building an icebreaker themselves. However, this is not necessary. For a group, the first thing to consider is its own profit. The high cost of icebreakers How many years will it take to pay back the investment?
Furthermore, it’s nuclear powered!
“Nuclear power?”
"Yes, nuclear power. At present, the nuclear power system used by our nuclear submarines has matured, and the nuclear power used by aircraft carriers has also made good progress. However, the Navy feels that if this nuclear power system is directly used on the next aircraft carrier, it may There are some dangers, so we think we should experiment first. Icebreakers should be the best choice."
At first, the nuclear power system of submarines was tested on land. It was the Mingzhou Group's nuclear power plant. After it ran stably on land, it was transplanted to the submarine.
What about the ones on nuclear-powered aircraft carriers? Although there are already floating nuclear power plants at sea, they only float on the sea and are subjected to completely different tests than icebreakers, which have to repeatedly collide with the ice. In order to be more mature and safe, we might as well build a nuclear-powered icebreaker!
When naval warships began to take the Arctic route, the Navy felt that this need became more urgent. Since they had no money, they simply relied on the Mingzhou Group.
The biggest advantage of nuclear power is that it has unlimited endurance and does not need to take up a lot of space to carry fuel. In the cold Arctic areas, nuclear power can ensure that ships have a reliable power system. Therefore, for ordinary ships, nuclear power may It's just the icing on the cake, and for icebreakers, nuclear power is a timely help.
Almost all the icebreakers of Lao Maozi and the Americans are nuclear powered. Now, the East is also going to build nuclear powered icebreakers! Moreover, it can be used to verify nuclear reactor technology.
“The power of the nuclear power system on the aircraft carrier is not low, and the tonnage of our icebreaker is not small, right?” Qin Tao asked.
“Yes, if Mingzhou Group has sufficient financial resources, we hope this will be a 50,000-ton icebreaker.” Wu Shengli said: “This can give full play to the advantages of the nuclear power system.”
There are two nuclear reactors on the aircraft carrier, which are enough to propel the 80,000-ton aircraft carrier to a speed of 30 knots. The icebreaker uses one nuclear reactor. The displacement of 50,000 tons is just right, but everyone knows that the greater the displacement, the higher the cost of the ship. .
So, the specific size still depends on how much money Mingzhou Group plans to pay.
“Then what subsidies does the navy provide to us?” Qin Tao asked.
This icebreaker belongs to the Mingzhou Group, but since the navy has such a need, it will definitely be used frequently in the future, and it can even be leased directly if there is a war. This needs to be made clear. It is impossible for the Navy not to spend a penny. That would be too unfair to our Mingzhou Group.
“What do you want?” Wu Shengli asked.
“The entire nuclear power system, especially the nuclear fuel, has to be invested by the Navy, anyway, for the sake of experimental nuclear reactors.”
The most expensive thing on a nuclear-powered ship is the nuclear reactor. Qin Tao does not suffer. We build the icebreaker, but the navy pays for the nuclear reactor!
“You don’t worry anyway. You have to build a marine reactor. You might as well put it on an icebreaker. We’ll help with the experiment. It’s fine if there’s no site fee. We’ll give you the experiment for free. We can’t even ask us to buy the experimental subjects, right?”
"Okay, the navy can bear this part of the expenditure." Wu Shengli simply said: "For the next aircraft carrier, we have to spend more money."
The first domestically produced aircraft carrier has not yet entered service, and the Navy is waiting for the second aircraft carrier! This is of course because the situation is changing too fast, and the navy wants to expand as soon as possible to have enough strength to protect the motherland.
“Your Mingzhou Group has advanced dredgers. When manufacturing icebreakers, can you use the principles of dredgers?” Wu Shengli continued to ask.
Icebreakers mainly use two moves. The icebreaker with a small displacement is to go backwards, and then rush to the ice to hit it, breaking the ice in front. However, this method can only break the ice with a smaller thickness.
Lao Maozi's nuclear-powered icebreakers are big monsters, so they use another method: directly rush the icebreaker onto the ice, then rely on the gravity of the hull to break the ice, continue to move forward, and constantly crush the ice. This kind of The effect is better, but it has very high requirements for the ship, not only large displacement and heavy weight, but also a stable center of gravity, otherwise it may capsize.
Now, Wu Shengli has come up with a brand new way: Can a reamer be used to directly crush the ice surface?
“Dad, since you want to innovate, let’s be more imaginative. Wouldn’t it be simpler for us to install a jet engine on the bow of the ship and melt the ice directly?”