Qin Tao said he was taking his family for a trip, but after lunch and Zhao Ling took others to play, Qin Tao and his father-in-law came to the naval base.
This is located in the southeast of Yalong Bay. There is a special breakwater on the south side. The overall location here is called Jinmu Cape. This promontory is integrated with the surrounding mountains and is naturally hidden.
Next door is the Mingzhou Group Shipyard. It is not easy for outsiders to come in and find out the secrets.
“Thanks to your Mingzhou Group, the entire route has been dug deep, otherwise it would be really difficult for our aircraft carrier to come in.” Wu Shengli said.
"These are all things that should be done." Qin Tao said: "Since the navy has decided to use this place as the base for the 002 aircraft carrier, we will naturally cooperate vigorously."
If it weren’t for the sudden appearance this year, the 002 aircraft carrier would have been commissioned, but now, everything has fallen into place.
The 002 aircraft carrier is about to enter service. This will also be the home of the 002 aircraft carrier. From here, it can cruise the entire South China Sea.
"However, I originally thought that the Navy would dock it in the north, but I didn't expect that the Navy is really courageous."
“It’s enough to have 001 in the north. Our 002 aircraft carrier is more powerful and should have a better location. From here to the east, it is easier for us to reach the Pacific Ocean.”
Several islands and reefs in the South China Sea have long been reclaimed, which also means that naval aviation is no longer so pressing for aircraft carriers here. After all, even if there are no aircraft carriers, there are still land-based bases that can be used for combat operations. The radius is enough to radiate to the entire southern seaboard of the motherland.
Moreover, in comparison, land-based fighter jets are more capable.
It does not need to strengthen the landing gear, fold the wings, etc., so it is much lighter than the carrier-based fighter. It can carry more fuel and ammunition, and has greater flexibility in performing missions.
If land-based aviation can be used, there is no need to use sea-based aviation.
However, the deployment of aircraft carriers to the southern waters is of even greater significance, because it is easier to break through the first island chain and exit the Pacific Ocean from here.
The deeper ocean is the world of the Eastern Navy!
Hearing Wu Shengli's words, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, our leaders still have a strategic vision, and this place will be more important. Fortunately, we have made arrangements in advance, and when others don't notice, we have already established a foothold here. "
Reclamation of islands, construction of airports and runways, now, this place is already impregnable, and with the addition of aircraft carriers, no one dares to underestimate it.
“By the way, when will the 002 aircraft carrier arrive?”
Sea trials have ended, and this aircraft carrier does not often dock at the Mingzhou Group's dock, so Qin Tao does not know where this aircraft carrier is.
"tomorrow."
tomorrow?
Only then did Qin Tao understand that why his father-in-law came here was not to see the shipyard, but to see this aircraft carrier and participate in its commissioning ceremony!
His heart was inexplicably excited.
“It’s better to come early than to come in time. Since you are already here, let’s join together tomorrow.”
Qin Tao shook his head: "No, I'm not from your navy. I'm not qualified for this kind of induction ceremony."
“You are the shipowner’s representative of the shipyard. You built the aircraft carrier, so it is normal for you to participate.”
"Okay, then I'm welcome." Of course Qin Tao simply declined. He didn't really have no idea. It was definitely an honor to be able to participate in this kind of ceremony.
"Did this aircraft carrier come alone?" Qin Tao continued to ask: "Is there an **** warship? Is there a carrier-based aircraft?"
“Two 052Cs and two 054s for escort.” Wu Shengli said: “In terms of carrier-based aircraft, there are about fifty aircraft on board.”
This does not mean that he has just entered service after the sea trial. This clearly means that he is already capable of combat!
Qin Tao felt emotional for a while. He knew that the navy was developing rapidly and that the navy's pilots had also been trained. However, he was still a little emotional after hearing so many aircraft.
“The key is that the fighter jets are not in place yet. If all the fighter jets are produced for us, this aircraft carrier will be fully staffed.”
“Is the captain Zhang Zhen?”
“Yes, it’s Zhang Zhen, and Wang Wei is the captain of the air wing. By the way, Delano has officially become a member of our carrier air wing.”
In the past, Delano served as an instructor, and later flew fighter jets on many missions. However, for some reasons, Delano was still unable to truly integrate into the Eastern Navy, until now.
“What plane does he fly?”
Delano liked heavy fighter jets at first and complained every day that the Tomcat was being eliminated. Flying against the J-15 was extremely enjoyable. Later, with the advent of stealth aircraft, Delano found stealth aircraft very fun.
What now?
Qin Tao remembers clearly that during the sea trials, Delano was just a squad leader in the J-32 Carrier Air Group of the Second Aircraft Carrier Air Wing.
Is he still flying J-32 now?
“He is flying the J-32 for the time being. He has also complained several times about the fact that this aircraft is not a heavy-duty aircraft. When our J-20 carrier-based aircraft is developed, it will be able to meet his needs.”
The J-55 is a carrier-based aircraft, but it cannot be stealthy, while the J-32 is a stealth aircraft, but it is only a medium-sized aircraft. In short, neither of them meets Delano's needs. Only the J-20 on the ship is the most perfect. of.
“How is the development of this aircraft going?”
“I don’t know. The Air Force has the biggest objection, saying that this aircraft was developed by them, so the carrier-based version has to be put behind, and the Air Force’s equipment needs must be met first.”
Qin Tao smiled. It was indeed funded by the Air Force, and the environment faced by the Air Force was also very dangerous. It makes sense that this aircraft was the first to be equipped with the Air Force.
…
On the rippling blue sea, a fleet rides the wind and waves.
On the ship island, Delano looked at the sea in the distance and muttered to himself.
“I really didn’t expect that I would serve in the south. I have already adapted to life in the north.”
“Then you can continue to stay at the Wasteland Village base.” A voice came from behind.
Delano frowned: "I just said I didn't expect it, and I didn't say I wanted to go back. I just like to challenge different lives. Xiang Jing, why do you do this every time, like a cannon."
“I was born like this.” Xiang Jing said: “If you feel you can’t get along with me, just change to a carrier-based air wing.”
There are only two carrier-based air wings in the country. If you change the carrier-based air wing, it would be to serve on the 001 aircraft carrier.
The 001 aircraft carrier does not have a carrier-based early warning aircraft, so the only way to leave is through Delano.
"It's a good idea, I won't leave." Delano said: "I, Xiang De, will always serve on this aircraft carrier. I will not consider changing the wing until the next aircraft carrier comes out. By the way, you know The next aircraft carrier?”
“I don’t know, it’s a secret.”
"What's the secret? Who doesn't know? The next aircraft carrier is a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with better performance than the Nimitz class." Delano said: "Although ours is not bad, after all, it is still conventionally powered. We have to refuel once a week, so nuclear power is better."
“Who did you listen to?”
Delano smiled: "Of course it was said by the Americans. I read their newspapers. They are advocating that our naval strength is growing and that it threatens them."
Xiang Jing was stunned: "Them, us?"
"Yes, Xiang Jing, you don't think of me as an Oriental yet, right? Don't look at my face, but look at my heart. I am already an out-and-out Oriental. We eat the same food. Say Speaking the same language and fighting side by side, you don't still have a narrow concept of appearance, thinking that we are not the same team because we don't have the same skin and the same eyes, right?"
Xiang Jing looked at Delano seriously.
“What, what do you think of me? Are there any writing on me?”
“Xiang Jing, I really didn’t expect that you, a rose with thorns, would actually apologize?”
"What? Do you accept it?" "If we are good friends, how about we play a game of beach volleyball together when we get ashore?"
“Okay.” Xiang Jing nodded.
The sea breeze blew, blowing Xiang Jing's short hair. She looked so beautiful facing the sea breeze. At this moment, Delano suddenly felt that her heartbeat began to accelerate.
"Attention, everyone, we are still fifty nautical miles away from the target. We need to release all carrier-based aircraft!" At this moment, Wang Wei's voice came from the radio: "Attention all pilots, please gather in the flight briefing room. !”
Although the Dongfang aircraft carrier started from Lao Maozi's aircraft carrier, it is all based on the American model. After all, the naval carrier aviation force was trained by American pilots.
The flight briefing room is actually a pilot conference room. It is mainly used for pilots to rest on standby and hold pre-mission briefings.
This briefing room can also be called the home of carrier-based aircraft pilots. After going to work, the first thing is to come here to have a meeting and accept the arrangements for the day. Then those who are due to take off are ready to take off, and those who cannot take off are resting and waiting here.
“Let’s go, let’s go together.” Delano said: “Originally, I asked you to take off first, but now I can let you take off first.”
Xiang Jing glanced at Delano curiously: "Are you not so competitive?"
“The early warning aircraft takes off first, so it can search for the enemy for us. It is the right thing to take off first.”
“Didn’t you say before that the early warning aircraft cannot perform combat missions, so the fighter jets should take off first?” Xiang Jing looked at Delano with a smile: “It doesn’t matter, I’ll let you take off first this time.”
“This time we will launch them all. All three catapults can be used. How about one of us goes to the bow and the other to the angled deck and take off together?”
Under other circumstances, the angled deck would be freed to facilitate the emergency return of an aircraft that breaks down after takeoff. But now, since the land is right in front of you, even if there is a problem after takeoff, you can land on land. Therefore, the three The catapults can be used together without any worries.
This is also a way to test the ejection strength of the aircraft carrier.
“Okay, let’s fly together.”
The flight briefing room is full of leather seats, which are very comfortable to sit on. But now, many people are not in the mood to sit there. They stand outside the seats, almost jumping with excitement.
This is the first time that their second carrier-based air wing has been reviewed by superior leaders since the establishment of the second carrier air wing!
Wang Wei was a little surprised when he saw Delano and Xiang Jing walking in together, but now was not the time for gossip, so his eyes swept across the crowd.
“Okay, everyone is here, now we have a meeting.”
"Our formation is now sailing quickly and is expected to arrive at the destination in about two hours. When we are about 20 nautical miles from the destination, that is, one hour and minutes later, we will release all carrier-based aircraft." Wang Wei said: " This is also a test of our ability to conduct a full-deck attack. We need to place as many carrier-based aircraft as possible on our deck to facilitate take-off and dispatch, because without considering landing, our deck can accommodate approximately thirty-two fighters. "
As Wang Wei spoke, a picture was displayed on the projection screen. The back of the aircraft carrier was almost full of airplanes, and the sides of the ship island were also full of airplanes, leaving only the ejection zone.
“If we give up using the No. 1 catapult on the right side, eight more aircraft can be placed on the right side of the bow.” Delano said: “Would this be more efficient?”
"Yes, if we only use two catapults, we can place a few more aircraft, but we lose one catapult. If we want to have two catapults operating, then we will eject one The ejection speed of the weapon must be kept within two minutes, which is very difficult for us.”
The electromagnetic catapult can shorten the ejection time to 45 seconds, but that is only a limit situation. The various vests on the deck have to cooperate tacitly, and the various aircraft have to be pulled into place. All of this takes time. Ejecting one in two minutes is already very fast. .
If three units are used, it can be extended to one unit every three minutes.
“We only use two at the beginning. After a batch is ejected, the No. 1 catapult will be emptied behind the catapult, freeing up the No. 1 catapult so that the three catapults can work together.”
This is also the most accustomed operation method of the U.S. Navy. It occupies the catapult on the right side of the bow to park a few more aircraft. After all, it is much easier to move the aircraft on the deck than in the hangar.
“Okay, let’s do what you said.” Wang Wei valued Delano’s opinion: “Let’s do an animation demonstration.”
After all, even if the Eastern Navy has already operated the 001 aircraft carrier, it is a ski jump takeoff. This is the first time that this catapult aircraft carrier has been used, and the US Navy has decades of experience.
Three minutes later, the animation demonstration ended. This method was indeed scientific.
“Next, let’s assign the order of takeoff.” After Wang Wei finished speaking, he looked at Delano: “The wild dog will fly first.”
“I flew with Haipan,” Delano said. “I used the bow catapult, and Haipan used the angled deck catapult.”
“Okay.” Wang Wei nodded and continued to make arrangements.
Everyone has their own place and is excited.
“Okay, let’s change into the flight suit and prepare for takeoff. We’ll be on standby on the plane in forty minutes!”
"yes!"
The aircraft arrangement and dispatch sequence are transmitted to the deck through the network, and all kinds of vests are busy.
Soon, the elevator of the 002 aircraft carrier kept lifting the aircraft in the hangar and filling the deck as scheduled.
This is the first time for the Eastern Navy to show off its muscles!
On the left side of the landing area, in addition to a sea plate on the catapult, there is also a sea plate and three fighter planes docked behind the flame shield. They are all parked diagonally, so that when the one in front flies away, they can directly Drag it over and straighten it so that it is aligned with the ejector, which is most convenient.
At the tail of the aircraft carrier, there is a seaplane on the left, three J-15s parked side by side in the landing area, and conventional parking on the right, three behind the elevator, five on the left of the island, and two rows of four in front of the island. rack, occupying the catapult area, and eight more were parked.
Including one of the No. 1 catapults, there were already thirty. On the landing strip in the landing area, ten more were parked.
In this way, the entire deck was filled with forty carrier-based aircraft. If you include the four on standby on the lift, that's forty-four.
Actually, if it is blocked, more can be packed in, but if it continues to be blocked, it will affect the takeoff schedule. This can be regarded as the optimal solution after comprehensive analysis.
When the Yankees were flexing their muscles, there were up to 57 fighter jets parked on the deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. With the hangar packed, the total number was more than a hundred. Of course, it was just a show at this time and not operational at all. ability.
Standing on the ship island, Zhang Zhen looked at the carrier-based aircraft, and his heart was filled with pride.
The motherland already has a powerful navy! Such a navy is enough to defeat any enemy!
If viewed from the sky, the scene would be even more spectacular!
In the past, we still needed to rely on anti-ship ballistic missiles to intimidate our opponents, but now we no longer need them. Now that we are ready to fight with real swords and guns, we will no longer be afraid of the opponent!
Four warships are guarding the side, two 052Cs one behind the other, and two 054s arranged left and right.
At this time, 054 was already at full speed. If the aircraft carrier continued to accelerate when releasing the carrier-based aircraft, they would have no choice but to fall behind. However, Zhang Zhen felt that full speed was not needed.
It is not taking off with a full load, and it has only filled one-third of the fuel at most, and has not yet brought weapons. Therefore, the speed of 25 knots is enough. In this way, there will be sufficient power to store energy for the electromagnetic catapult.
Time passes little by little.
“Let’s go!” Wang Wei shouted loudly.
A group of pilots, fully clothed, left the flight briefing room and quickly ran to their fighter planes.
Delano ran directly to the No. 2 take-off position and stepped up the gangway. Just before entering the cockpit, he turned and glanced back. On the other side of the sea plate, a delicate figure also walked up, as if he felt that he was there. Looking at herself, Xiang Jing also looked over, then smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up.
come on!
Delano also smiled, and then stepped into the cockpit.
Actually, these days, he has unknowingly gotten used to the lifestyle of quarreling with Xiang Jing. Now that he thinks about it, quarreling makes his heart tremble.
Delano stepped into the cockpit, then closed the canopy and prepared for takeoff.
The aircraft carrier formation braved the wind and waves and was still sailing all the way south.
“Attention everyone, the first batch of twenty fighters will take off in three minutes and start their engines!”