For the Mingzhou Group, this year is a good harvest year, and many warships have been launched intensively, reflecting their speed.
The aircraft carrier Fahd is also one of them.
The big dog owners have enough financial resources, but not enough ability to protect themselves. They have to seek protection from the Western world, which even attracts opposition from many people, and they have to make concessions on many issues.
So, they must develop. Only when they become stronger can they have enough ability to protect their wealth and stand up on many issues.
The aircraft carrier Fahd is a symbol of their strength!
Hearing that this aircraft carrier was about to be launched, the wealthy owners were very happy. A large group of people ran over and mobilized their troops. However, when they arrived at the shipyard, the first thing they saw was the Dongfang which was being outfitted. aircraft carrier.
That aircraft carrier is so big, so beautiful, so spectacular!
“Mr. Qin, your aircraft carrier has reached the most advanced level in the world!” Salman said with emotion: “I heard that it also uses electromagnetic ejection, which is a technology that even the West has not mastered.”
"Well, the aircraft carrier we build must listen to the opinions of customers. Super aircraft carriers are not necessarily the most suitable for customers. After all, water depth, escorting warships, etc. will all have different needs for aircraft carriers." Qin Tao said: "It doesn't mean it's big or big. The best, the one that suits you is the best.”
“Yes, you are right.” Salman nodded.
"Come here, everyone, come here and take a look at your aircraft carrier on the slipway. This aircraft carrier uses the most advanced design concept. Even the British are copying this design plan, which is enough to illustrate the advanced nature of our design. "
"Yes, when we saw the design drawings of the British Queen, we knew that the empire on which the sun never sets has indeed declined. They don't even have their own design concepts and have to copy the East." Salman was very happy. I agree with this statement.
When everyone came to the aircraft carrier Fahd, they were all shocked by this big guy.
Although the oil tankers they had seen had a larger displacement than this, the chubby body of the oil tanker could not make them feel shocked. The aircraft carrier in front of them was different. This was a war machine!
It uses high-strength steel. Even though it is spray-painted, you can still feel the texture is different from that of an oil tanker. The high and upturned jump deck on the left end of the front makes people feel majestic. There is also a The large flight deck can be used as a parking area. This is its unique design and is the most suitable layout for ski jump takeoff and vertical landing!
Ejection take-off is too troublesome and the pilot’s experience is not good. This layout is the most suitable!
At the middle right side of the ship's hull, there is a ship island.
When participating in the defense exhibition, Mingzhou Group had announced a high-end dual-ship island plan. However, the twin-ship islands were paired with gas turbines. When promoting it to big players, Mingzhou Group did not have suitable gas turbines. An ordinary boiler was used, so it was simplified to a single ship island plan, and the ship island was placed in the center, the engine was arranged below the view, and a tall all-electric propulsion system was used.
Later, Mingzhou Group successfully developed a 40-megawatt gas turbine, and Qin Tao did not hesitate to promote the gas turbine plan to big companies. However, the ship island was not modified, so it became a single ship island plan.
Although the gas turbine requires a large intake and exhaust volume, the chimney is sufficient, so it can be used without any major modifications.
At this time, everyone followed Qin Tao's gaze and looked at the middle of the ship island. Qin Tao introduced it from the side: "When it comes to this ship island, the two-ship island and single-ship island plans each have their own advantages and disadvantages. The British Using dual ship islands plagiarizes our plan, and it also means that they cannot solve the electromagnetic interference problem. After some consideration, we feel that a single ship island is more suitable for this aircraft carrier, because it can greatly reduce the deck area and make parking more convenient. Many carrier-based aircraft.”
"That's right, the British can only learn from the East. They can't innovate at all, and they can't learn thoroughly. To use an idiom from the East, it's called imitating the East." During this time, Salman actually learned some things from the East. culture, and can also speak idioms.
"That's right, we are imitating others. In the world, our Mingzhou Group has the most advanced aircraft carrier manufacturing experience." Qin Tao said: "Others can only follow us, and we also have the most advanced technology. This ship The aircraft carrier is equipped with two 40-megawatt gas turbines, which only our Mingzhou Group can develop. Moreover, we are also equipped with professional seawater desalination equipment on this aircraft carrier, which can produce 30 tons of fresh water every day when needed. , if you have a water crisis, you can use this aircraft carrier as a fresh water factory at any time."
In fact, only aircraft carriers with boilers and steam catapults need fresh water the most. After all, they consume a lot of fresh water. If they rely on supply ships to supply it, it is not cost-effective. It is better to make it yourself. American aircraft carriers have such desalination equipment.
The aircraft carrier built for the big dog owner uses a gas turbine. It is said that there is no need to obtain fresh water. However, because it was originally used to burn boilers, this device is still retained and can play more roles.
Goudahu is a desert country and lacks fresh water.
"Yes, this aircraft carrier is not a simple aircraft carrier, but a multi-purpose ship. It is very important to solve the fresh water problem for our country when needed." Salman nodded.
Looking back, there is nothing to see. The conventional straight deck, the conventional hull layout, and of course the golden propeller driven by the transmission shaft at the tail can be seen.
(There is also a saying that propellers are installed only after launching into the water. Are you afraid of the impact when launching? If you don’t know how to work underwater, do you still have to enter the dock?)
“Everyone, it’s almost time. Let’s hold the launching ceremony first. Once it’s towed to the outfitting dock, how about we step up to visit it?”
“Of course, everything will follow Mr. Qin’s orders,” Salman said.
The familiar stage was built on the slipway here. When walking over, Salman suddenly thought of something: "Mr. Qin, isn't there your tempered glass on the outside of this stage?"
Qin Tao smiled: "It is absolutely safe in our country and there will be no accidents. We in the East are the safest country in the world."
Salman nodded and walked to the podium.
There were only a few invited reporters below, and the flashlights were flashing, taking rare photos one after another. Most of the people were shipyard workers, soldiers from big companies, technicians, etc. They watched Salman take the stage and immediately applauded.
"Two years ago, I was here to announce the start of construction of the Fahd aircraft carrier. Just two years later, this aircraft carrier is about to be launched. This is the speed of the East, and this is the strength of the Mingzhou Group! We see that, Both are 40,000-ton aircraft carriers. The French Charles de Gaulle cut its first steel plate in 1987 and launched it in 1994. It took eight years! Through this aircraft carrier, we have seen the great progress of the East in the shipbuilding industry. I am also confident in the development of the East!”
Salman looked down with a bright look.
"Moreover, before this aircraft carrier is launched, a lot of equipment has been installed, including the most critical engine." Salman continued: "We believe that we will be able to have sea trials at this time next year, and at this time the year after next, We can usher in the commissioning of aircraft carriers, this is Eastern Speed!"
“Here, I would like to thank Mingzhou Group for its contribution to our country’s national defense. I also believe that our relationship with the East will be closer, because the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence of the East are truly resolved with a responsible attitude. The approach to world problems is the most fair and reasonable way, and we are also willing to become good friends with the East."
Salman did not take the speech script and spoke completely impromptu. After saying this, Salman finally took the last step: "Now, I announce that the Fahd has been officially launched!"
Salman said, pressing the button on the stage, and the familiar procedure began. The hanging wine bottles began to fly down, hitting the bow of the warship, champagne foam splashed, and the surrounding fireworks began to bloom.
Get into the water!
The huge hull began to slowly move backwards and entered the river behind it, splashing countless water splashes. Amid the applause of everyone, the aircraft carrier Fahd was officially launched.
With the help of the tugboat, the aircraft carrier Fahd arrived at the outfitting dock, next to the 002 aircraft carrier. This can better show the difference in size between the two aircraft carriers. The Fahd is obviously one size smaller, but if it is compared with the Compared with a frigate being outfitted, it is much larger.
After stopping, a group of people stepped onto the aircraft carrier.
The deck has only been painted with primer, and various marking lines have not been sprayed. Standing on it, Salman was very excited: "I think it is completely possible to play a football game on it!"
"Of course, the sailors can not only play football, but also have a barbecue banquet." Qin Tao said: "Using the tail flame of the engine to barbecue, the taste is very special, and people will never forget it."
“Yeah, we look forward to that time coming as soon as possible. Now, let’s go down and take a look at the engine room first?”
"sure."
Going down from the ship island, you come to the engine room all the way. Two huge gas turbines occupy more than half of the space, and there are two diesel engines in the other space.
Whether it is a gas turbine or a diesel engine, there is no long drive shaft, but it is directly connected to the cylindrical generator at the back. The huge generator looks very spectacular, with a few square words spray-painted on it: Golden Sun Motor Company.
“This is the first aircraft carrier to use all-electric propulsion, and it will usher in a new era.” Qin Tao said: “From now on, you can just use it and leave the maintenance work to us.”
Given the life attitude of big dog owners, they are definitely not willing to do hard work. Of course, this kind of maintenance work cannot be done well. It is better to hire Oriental people to do the maintenance. Anyway, they are not short of money.
Salman nodded: "Of course, it would be better if you can provide us with some personnel to work in the engine room, and the treatment will be preferential."
“Well, our maintenance and service on it are two different concepts, which is probably awkward. However, you have a good relationship with Lao Ba. You can find some Lao Ba people to come and help, and we can train Lao Ba.”
Lao Ba has elite troops and capable technical personnel, but they have no money, so they complement the big businessmen. Not to mention the engineers, and even carrier-based aircraft pilots, Lao Ba can afford them. Anyway, the big businessmen have many planes. There are few pilots, and both sides have complementary advantages.
Salman nodded again.
After coming out of the engine room, everyone continued to the ship island, looking at the empty ship island and imagining what it would look like after the outfitting was completed.
"We will arrange a special control console here with many large screens and complete digital and information operations." Qin Tao said: "At the same time, as the flagship of your navy, this warship also has the ability to command other warships to fight. Capability. At that time, the entire fleet can be integrated through data links. For safety reasons, in addition to installing a GPS navigation system, our Beidou navigation terminal will also be installed to avoid losing the chain at critical times."
Salman nodded: "Yes, our fleet is highly informatized, but there will never be any accidents due to the intervention of some external forces. Fortunately, Dongfang can provide a complete set of systems."
The technology in the East is developing so fast that even Europe has to cooperate to build the Galileo satellite. The East has developed an advanced satellite navigation system by themselves. This system has covered the Middle East and can also for their military service.
"As an aircraft carrier, its main combat power relies on carrier-based aircraft. After careful layout, its deck can carry thirty carrier-based aircraft, and its hangar can park twenty more, and it can carry up to fifty carrier-based aircraft. The attack capability is very strong." Qin Tao continued: "We have already launched the tilt-rotor aircraft project. When this project is developed, we can also develop a tilt-rotor early warning aircraft. By then, you will not only be able to use land-based C- 130 early warning aircraft, and can also use powerful carrier-based early warning aircraft.”
The big dogs have a lot of money, so they can fool around a little more. They not only ordered a large number of fourth-generation stealth aircraft, but also ordered early warning aircraft. In order to match their system, they specially used the C-130 as the airframe platform and developed A medium-sized early warning aircraft.
This kind of early warning aircraft is definitely not able to be boarded on the ship. The carrier-based early warning aircraft being developed by Dongfang can take off by ski jump, but it must be blocked from landing. Therefore, Goudahu's aircraft carrier cannot operate it and can only use carrier-based early warning helicopters.
However, Qin Tao has already planned for them: when the thirty-ton tilt-rotor aircraft is developed in the future, Gouda will be able to have a vertical take-off and landing carrier-based early warning aircraft!
“Really?” Everyone was excited: “This is really good news! Your tilt-rotor aircraft is aimed at the V-22 Osprey, right?”
"No, we are more advanced than it." Qin Tao said: "In terms of take-off weight, this tilt-rotor aircraft must reach 30 tons, its range and safety must be greater than that of the Osprey, and its price must be cheaper than that of the Osprey. We It uses more advanced technology than the Osprey. Of course, these are still secrets now, and I can’t introduce too much to you. When our prototype makes its first flight, we can invite you to observe it on site.”
"Mr. Qin, are you short of money for this project?" At this moment, Salman continued to ask.
Qin Tao's heart suddenly felt excited: "Of course we are short of money. The stall we are spreading is too big. There is indeed a big funding gap for this project."
"If you are short of money, we can provide you with a sum of funds to use as research and development funds. After you complete the research and development, the funds will be offset into procurement funds. How about that?"
"Thank you." Qin Tao was very excited. With this R&D funding from a big dog owner, the tiltrotor aircraft project will progress faster. The local tycoons are the tycoons.
“How much do you need?” Salman continued.
"I'm not sure either." Qin Tao said, "You can provide as much as you can."
He really doesn’t know how much he should want at this time. If he wants less, he will regret it. If he wants more, the wealthy family may be dissatisfied. He cannot be greedy.
“Then I’ll give you US$500 million in research and development funding.” Salman thought for a moment and said, “When the research and development is completed, it will cost US$50 million per unit, which will be enough to purchase ten of them to meet our needs.”
500 million US dollars! It's inhumane.
"Thank you, Lord Salman. On behalf of the project R&D team, I would like to thank you for your support. Even if it is higher than this price when it is developed, we will sell it to you at this price. We will let you know that this investment is Excellent value for money.”
Qin Tao certainly remembers that the development of the V22 Osprey was slow, and it was finally purchased by the US Marine Corps in 2007, and the purchase price at that time was US$118 million.
That’s right, that’s the price, which is not cheaper than the F35 at all, but the Marine Corps has no choice but to bite the bullet and purchase it. Who knows that only one company has it, and they still need it.
Dongfang will not develop it later than the United States, and the price will not be too expensive. This is Dongfang's unique advantage. At least it will not be more expensive than V22. Big dogs have spent so much money to support it, and of course they cannot let big dogs suffer. .
No matter what the price is, one will be sold to a big dog for 50 million yuan.
Salman nodded: "Thank you, we are looking forward to this aircraft. We are even more looking forward to the aircraft carrier."
Everyone looked through the portholes to the flight deck below, imagining in their minds the scene in which the deck would be filled with aircraft.
After getting off the aircraft carrier, everyone was still reluctant to leave. After a few steps, they turned back and went to the guest house for dinner. They were still discussing the scene after the aircraft carrier was commissioned.
Qin Tao greeted everyone to eat, and Xu Zhengyang walked over quietly and said in Qin Tao's ear: "Mr. Qin, Asan announced the development plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They want to build it into the Hawaii of the East. To develop tourism resources, we also plan to develop ports and airports.”
Qin Tao smiled: "I knew they would take this step, and it is very simple for us to solve it. There is also Coco Island to the north of this archipelago. Let's rent this island and develop it in the same way."