Great warships

Chapter 187 Paving the Way for the Aircraft Carrier

The hot summer came, and the cicadas outside the window kept calling.

In the meeting room of the Mingzhou Naval Fleet Base, a group of neatly dressed naval officers are holding a meeting.At this time, the young Zhang Zhen was speaking.

"The Gulf War is a high-tech war. In this war, the multinational force led by the United States is absolutely powerful." Zhang Zhen said: "Especially in the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea, the US Navy has gathered six aircraft carriers. It reflects the importance of the aircraft carrier as a delivery tool. Their naval power, even if they move to the front of the Pacific Fleet, can have an overwhelming advantage."

Several months have passed since the Gulf War. This was the first war in the 90s, and it was also a high-tech war. This war shocked the entire East.

Substituting yourself in, can you block the attack of multinational forces?
Of course it is impossible.

Even Lao Maozi's Pacific Fleet can't compete with the U.S. Navy. Of course, the U.S. Navy dare not do this, because Lao Maozi is the master who will throw mushroom bombs if he disagrees.

The entire military has been greatly shaken, and for the navy, it has posed a serious challenge. If it faces an American aircraft carrier, what should it do?
"If we want to protect the maritime rights and interests of our motherland, then we must have the same weapons, that is to say, our navy also needs aircraft carrier power, and use aircraft carriers to restrain the enemy's aircraft carriers." Zhang Zhen continued: "At present, the air force has After negotiating the purchase of the Su-27, we noticed that this fighter also has a carrier-based version, so our navy can use this fighter as an established carrier-based aircraft, according to the Soviet third-generation aircraft carrier Kuznetsov USS plan, design our own aircraft carrier."

In October last year, Lao Maozi had officially named their aircraft carrier No. 1143.5 Kuznetsov, and it will be used until later generations.

In the conference room, there was finally a burst of discussion.

"Captain Zhang, your proposal is too bold. With our current industrial base, how is it possible to start building an aircraft carrier?"

"That is, we simply cannot produce the steel needed for aircraft carriers."

"The stride is too big, it's easy to mess up."

"Now it's just a theoretical analysis."

Faced with everyone's doubts, Zhang Zhen continued to remain calm: "Everyone, I got news yesterday that Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group is designing an aircraft carrier for Siam, so we still have this strength in our country."

"what?"

Everyone was shocked.

Of course they know that the shipyard that is also in Mingzhou is currently undergoing rapid development, not to mention civilian ships, and has recently won the navy's 051C construction contract, which is the navy's first destroyer with a displacement of more than [-] tons. Everyone is looking forward to it.

But what about an aircraft carrier?Hehehe, forget it, there are not many countries in the world that can build that thing.

Hearing Zhang Zhen's words, Leader Nie present became serious: "Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group, want to build an aircraft carrier?"

"Yes."

"Call them and invite them to come to our meeting." Leader Nie said.

This meeting was originally a summary meeting of the Gulf War, but now, with Zhang Zhen's speech, the topic of the meeting has changed, and it has become an issue about the Navy's aircraft carrier.

Others can't do it, but Qin Tao is different. The major events that Qin Tao has done have been spread among the high-level navy. These people in the Mingzhou Naval Base have made up their minds to fully support Ming State shipyard, the future of the navy depends on this shipyard.

At this time, during the waiting time, everyone has already discussed.

"How bold the people are and how productive the land is, there is nothing that Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group dare not do. Qin is always a capable person."

"Yeah, I don't know when the construction of 051C will start. It's really exciting."

"Yes, if it is built, I would like to apply to be a military representative."

"It would be great if there is an aircraft carrier. Our navy has been looking forward to it for decades!"

"You said, can this project be included in our 8*9-1 plan?"

Finally, someone mentioned the 8*9-1 plan, and more people fell silent, lowering their heads and thinking about something, and some people looked at a person present.

For any country with a coastline, it will look forward to maintaining maritime rights and interests, and looking forward to having a strong navy.

The motherland is no exception.

In the 60s, when Lao Maozi's Moscow-class helicopter carrier appeared, the country could no longer control its restless heart. In July 70, it officially began to make the first aircraft carrier development plan of New China. It was named " Project 7".

According to the characteristics of that era, this aircraft carrier was determined to be a [-]-ton light aircraft carrier, and it would be equipped with vertical take-off and landing fighter jets to become a unique aircraft carrier.

This project undoubtedly bears the imprint of the times. The scientific research design was completed at the end of 72, the construction started in 73, and it was completed and launched at the end of the "Fourth Five-Year Plan" (1971-1975). (It is said that the people of the island nation were very enthusiastic at that time, and when they wanted to build an aircraft carrier, they sent over their design drawings of the World War II aircraft carrier.)
Due to various reasons, this aircraft carrier project ended without a problem, just like the manned spaceflight project at that time, etc., and became a memory of that era.

In this way, until the end of the 80s, the Navy still did not give up the dream of an aircraft carrier.In the late 80s, pilots began to board the ship and began to reserve talents. At the same time, on January 8, 9*1, the demonstration project of the aircraft carrier was approved. This is the "7*8-9 plan".

Unlike Project 707, which is so ambitious, the "8*9-1 Plan" is more pragmatic. An important principle of this project is to rely on its own capabilities to develop medium-sized aircraft carriers on its own. As for the specifications of the aircraft carrier, it is to build a 5-ton aircraft carrier. Conventionally powered aircraft carrier with steam catapult.

This project fell on the Huating Naval Academy. They began to conduct a feasibility study on the design and construction of this project, and also planned to build related models for testing.

At this time, at today's meeting, there is Zhang Yang, a representative of the Huating Naval Academy, who is also one of the leaders of the 8*9-1 plan. (Information from a certain Baidu, but after checking, it seems that there is no such unit as Huating Naval Academy.)
Zhang Yang felt extremely emotional in his heart.

At that time, he had just graduated and started working, so he was lucky enough to participate in the 707 project. Although the project was terminated later, his dream of an aircraft carrier was not shattered, and he still insisted on his ideal.

After teaching at the Huating Naval Academy, he actually got such an opportunity!
He was very excited, but at the same time, he also knew that this project was not at the national level, but was initiated by the navy itself. The navy's military expenditure is so tight every year. It is very difficult to raise funds to build an aircraft carrier. At present, only It is only for basic theoretical research.

In this way, I don't know when I will get off the horse.

What now?
Now Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group actually wants to build an aircraft carrier for Siam?When he heard the news, he was also extremely shocked.

Perhaps, in cooperation with Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group, can the navy's aircraft carrier really be produced?

Half an hour later, Qin Tao appeared in the conference room.

Thanks to his Santana car, and thanks to his mobile phone, he can be contacted at any time, so he can be on call.

When he was called over, Qin Tao didn't know what was going on, and was a little curious. Could it be that the navy wanted to urge 051C?Good thing.

"President Qin, I heard that you are designing an aircraft carrier for Siam. If Siam places an order, you will build it with us. Your Mingzhou Shipyard is really awesome!" Leader Nie said.

Only then did Qin Tao suddenly realize: "So, you just called me here, and you plan to hear about our aircraft carrier for Siam? I'm sorry, this is a commercial secret. I can only sell this aircraft carrier unless our navy also orders one. details are made public.”

"Boss Qin, let's listen to it. You won't lose a single hair. What are you afraid of?" Zhang Zhen said from the side.

Qin Tao shook his head: "You are not afraid, I am afraid. Our aircraft carrier is going to Siam to bid for it. I am not afraid that foreign shipyards will compete with me, but I am afraid that our domestic shipyards will maliciously suppress the price. .If I explain the details here, there is no guarantee that my design will be copied by others. Once bitten by a snake, I will be afraid of well ropes for ten years. You also know about the missile boat."

The faces of the people present were a little embarrassed. This matter was done wrong by Zhongjiang Shipyard. It has nothing to do with their navy. However, the navy did not pursue it. The reason for stealing the blueprints.

Therefore, there is a reason why Qin Tao cherishes himself here.

"Mr. Qin, don't worry, we are all members of the army here. If anyone dares to reveal the secrets, I will send them in personally." Leader Nie began to comfort Qin Tao: "Your Mingzhou Shipyard has been working with our navy. The relationship is good, our Marine Corps is still working as a security guard at your place, this military and civilian family, please don’t hide it, tell us about this project.”

Qin Tao thought about it for a while: "I can say it, but the Navy has to announce to the public that it will also order one."

"What?"

Leader Nie frowned, how can this work?Does the navy have the funds?Besides, it is already very good for the navy to produce two 051Cs with you.

"President Qin, do you want us to create momentum?" At this moment, Zhang Zhen was the first to react.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we are going to bid. The biggest flaw is pure foreign trade and no self-use. Therefore, the Navy needs to announce to the outside world that we think our design of this aircraft carrier is very good, and we will also purchase one. In this way It can relieve customers' worries."

The biggest competitor is Spain. The advantage of the opponent is that the Spanish navy has already built one and has experience.

We also have experience, and our navy is about to place an order!

As long as you go to Siam, you can wait until the other party pays the deposit, and the aircraft carrier will start to be built. At worst, it can be said that the navy's funds are tight, so it will not be built in the end.The navy is very sorry and so on.

Leader Nie thought about it, and then said: "Our navy should be able to help with this. I can ask my superiors for instructions. As long as the superiors approve, we can announce to the public that the navy will also order a ship of the same model."

"It is not necessary for the navy to publicly announce that we have a very good relationship with Siam. We have many naval officers and have good personal relationships with Siamese naval officers. As long as we disclose it intentionally or unintentionally, it can also play a role in building momentum. "Qin Tao said.

That's even better!Leader Nie nodded immediately: "Well, this matter is on me. I am very familiar with their naval officers. Next, let's talk about your aircraft carrier plan?"

"I didn't bring the design drawings. Now, let me briefly introduce it to you. This is a small aircraft carrier with a displacement of [-] tons. It is built according to the standards of civilian ships..."

Zhang Zhen's face was a little embarrassed.

Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group wanted to bid for an aircraft carrier. This is a very confidential matter. The outside world does not know the specific design of the aircraft carrier. Now that Qin Tao said it, they finally knew that it turned out to be such a thing.

Poor Zhang Zhen was still looking forward to it. Now that Qin Tao had finished speaking, Zhang Zhen felt disillusioned.

This kind of aircraft carrier is too small. The carrier-based aircraft of the Su-27 modification cannot take off and land on it at all. What can it do with [-] tons?It is still the standard of civilian ships.

The navy would never want such chicken ribs, let alone purchase a batch of sea harriers. Therefore, the design of this aircraft carrier has no effect on the navy.

"President Qin, what do you think our navy would do if we wanted to build our own aircraft carrier?" Leader Nie continued to ask.

Since Qin Tao can design an aircraft carrier for Siam, even if it is a tasteless light aircraft carrier, it also shows that Qin Tao has research on aircraft carriers, so now, since Qin Tao has been invited here, of course he wants to listen to Qin Tao opinion.

"The navy builds its own aircraft carrier?" Qin Tao shook his head, "There will be no such possibility within ten years."

"What?"

"Aircraft carriers are useless." Qin Tao spat out these words.

This is the first problem the Navy has to solve.

After the end of World War II, the technology of mushroom bombs and missiles developed rapidly. Therefore, the theory of the uselessness of aircraft carriers emerged. Many military experts thought that such a big guy as an aircraft carrier is simply an iron coffin at sea. There is no need for future wars. up.

Among them, Lao Maozi is the most loyal representative. When Hearst was in power, he admired missiles very much. The navy wants to build aircraft carriers?Stop dreaming.

However, with the subsequent local wars, the United States has used aircraft carriers, and it can be seen slowly that weapons such as aircraft carriers are still useful.

"No, how can the aircraft carrier be useless? In this Gulf War, the United States used six ships, plus the British and French, a total of nine ships and hundreds of fighters, constantly attacking. In modern warfare, the aircraft carrier It is the most powerful war machine!" Zhang Zhen said.

"Yes, so you have to sum up these war experiences and build momentum to show that aircraft carriers are useful!" Qin Tao said: "In this way, we can pave the way for our domestically-made aircraft carriers."

What is the tonnage of the aircraft carrier, what is the ski jump take-off or catapult take-off, etc., are all secondary. If the Navy wants to build an aircraft carrier, it must first solve the problem of the uselessness of the aircraft carrier.

This question is crucial.

Back then, after all the painstaking efforts to get Varyag back from the old Maozi, why did it stay in the sun and wind for many years and let it berth alone in the port?
It is because the superiors have not yet made up their minds. Many people are arguing whether to build an aircraft carrier or not.

After all, among those clichés, the aircraft carrier is an offensive weapon, we are peace-loving, as long as we guard the mainland, a group of shore-based aircraft is enough.This kind of argument is quite marketable.

So much so that when the aircraft carrier was brought back, the meritorious officials still...

The Navy is in a hurry, but first, we must win the fight.

However, one thing after another can still wake up countless people. Everyone will see that the strength of the motherland and the rejuvenation of the nation need a strong navy to escort them!

At this moment, before Qin Tao's eyes, there seemed to be a scene that people would never forget.

Because there is no aircraft carrier, there is no strong navy, and the insults and incidents have been repeated, so that everyone has established a firm belief: we must build a strong navy, and we must have our own aircraft carrier formation!

Now that Qin Tao is here, and since the aircraft carrier has also begun to be involved, then, what else is there to say, let's start laying the groundwork from now on!

"Captain Zhang, you just said that the United States and other Western countries have used nine aircraft carriers. You can write an article about how powerful the aircraft carrier is in modern warfare." Qin Tao asked Zhang Zhen said.

Zhang Zhen's eyes lit up, yes, he hadn't grasped the key point, Qin Tao reminded him that he wanted to write such a paper!
"In modern warfare, an aircraft carrier possesses unparalleled power projection capabilities. An aircraft carrier can suppress a small country." Qin Tao said: "The aircraft carrier is a means of diplomacy and a symbol of a big country. People must change The impression that an aircraft carrier is useless should not only be in the naval system, but also in the civilian population. For example, American naval movies, those promoting aircraft carrier-based aircraft, Top Gun, etc., can all be shown.”

Although Top Gun, the famous American blockbuster, was released in 1986, it was not imported into China. It was not until after 93 that China only imported more than a dozen Western films every year, and Top Gun was talked about by domestic audiences. (I don’t know if it’s right.)
In short, it is to let ordinary people have this urgent need. Why don't we have an aircraft carrier?The people are eager, and the resistance will naturally be small.

Leader Nie sighed for a long time: "President Qin, you understand our domestic situation very well."

What Qin Tao said was something they had ignored before, but thinking about it now, this public opinion campaign is really too important.

"Television is also a very good means of publicity. We can do some TV programs." Qin Tao continued: "For example, Captain Zhang can be a guest to introduce military news, introduce the power of aircraft carriers, and educate the public. We can also open up some bases to train our students with the thinking of a great navy, and when they grow up, they will be able to become firm aircraft carrier factions.”

"President Qin, listening to your words is better than studying for ten years. Do you have any suggestions?" Leader Nie said.

Qin Tao thought for a while, then shook his head: "That's all for now."

In fact, this is just the right time. Now that we have met, of course we will say it. In fact, how to build an aircraft carrier is a systematic project, and it is definitely not just a few words of exaggeration. Qin Tao just caught up with this occasion. Said everything that came to mind.

In the conference room, everyone was still thinking about Qin Tao's point of view. Their navy is hot now, and it is useless. The key is to convince the superiors!

"President Qin, if we only consider it from a technical point of view, what kind of aircraft carrier is more suitable?" Zhang Yang finally spoke.

He couldn't get in the words of the previous ones, and he was also very emotional. Qin Tao was too familiar with these inside stories. If he didn't convince his superiors, everything would be useless!
However, he is technical after all and wants to analyze it from a technical point of view.

"The displacement of the aircraft carrier is too small. Just look at the Americans. They fool other countries to build small aircraft carriers, but their own aircraft carriers are getting bigger and bigger. In terms of our country's needs, if it matches the modified version of the Su-27 For carrier-based aircraft, the displacement is [-] to [-] tons."

Anyway, it's just talking on paper. Now that we've talked about it, let's have a good time. At this time, Qin Tao is talking in high spirits.

"So, should we take the catapult take-off path of the American aircraft carrier, or the ski-jump take-off path of the Soviet aircraft carrier?"

"If we talk about dispatch efficiency, catapult takeoff is definitely better, especially if we can also catapult carrier-based early warning aircraft, but considering our actual level, it is safer to take the old man's route." Qin Tao replied: "As for the ejection Device, when we arrive, maybe we have a better choice?"

"Ejection device, can there be a better choice?"

In the jet era, countless engineers scratched their heads in order to take off and land on aircraft carriers.

The British first came up with the steam catapult, and then the Americans carried it forward. Now, the cumbersome Tomcat fighter jets are all lifted into the air with catapults, and they have been fully developed.

Although Lao Maozi is engaged in ski jumps, they are still engaged in steam catapults in their research institutions. If there is no accident, the latest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be equipped with steam catapults.

Qin Tao said, is there a better choice?

"Yeah, electromagnetic ejection." Qin Tao said, "Now it seems like science fiction. Maybe in the future, an outstanding scientist from our country will develop this device to maturity?"

When he said this, Qin Tao suddenly remembered, that respected scientist has been working at the job for ten years, right?It is the prime of life around 30 years old, do you want to find a chance to meet him?
This can be regarded as paving the way for aircraft carrier catapults.

(End of this chapter)