Great warships

Chapter 444 The Unyielding Ah San
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"Really, I don't even let you see it. How is that ship doing now?" Someone complained, and then started asking again.

"I don't know. It takes a long time to adjust to enter the dock, so there must be no accidents. After all, the ship has no power."

"It's really worrying. I don't even have a job today."

Just then, a person hurried in.

"Everyone, that ship has entered the dock!"

"Really?"

"Great!"

"have pictures!"

The fax machine was still running, and soon, a photo appeared in front of everyone.

Mr. Liu got the photo and stroked it with his hands, his eyes full of anticipation.

Finally back home, this road is full of hardships and twists, but no force can stop it from returning!
"Our aircraft carrier business is finally about to start." Mr. Liu murmured, the white-haired him, at this moment, his eyes were radiant.

"Today, we are here, and we are very happy to welcome the Dongfang Maritime Duocheng into the dock!" On the temporary platform set up in the dock of Mingzhou Shipyard, Qin Tao also began to speak: "We are China, and even the world's largest ship. As a daimyo shipbuilding enterprise, what we have to do is what other shipyards cannot do, so that we can demonstrate our strength!"

"We want to make this ship completely new! Get a new life, and everyone in Mingzhou Group will be proud of this project! Now, let the person in charge of Chuanglv Company speak."

Vitalia stood in front of the microphone with a smile.

"Today, I am also very happy. An offshore blockade under our Chuanglv Company will be successfully transformed here. We look forward to its completion of the transformation and putting into operation as soon as possible! Everyone has worked hard. On behalf of Chuanglv Company, thank you Thank you for your hard work!"

"I also believe that when this ship is remodeled, it will definitely become a good story in the industry. All customers like to come to experience its style. I also hope that everyone present will have the opportunity to come and have a look. It is not necessary to participate Gambling, watching the show is also good, we Chuanglv company welcome everyone!"

The Dongfang Maritime Blockade under Chuanglv Company finally started to enter the dock of Mingzhou Group, and the news spread quickly all over the world.

For many who tried to stop it, what started out as a threat is now, in reverse, dismissed as worthless.

Mirza Oulu in the United States, after hearing this, was silent for a few seconds, then looked up.

"That ship is an empty shell. It is impossible to transform it into an aircraft carrier. It may rust through at any time."

"Yeah, that ship should be used as a blocking ship, and it won't be of any other use."

"An aircraft carrier costs a lot of money. The East simply doesn't have the financial resources. Even if they have an aircraft carrier, they will be parked in the port for a long time. Even within ten or eight years, only helicopters can be used."

So, nothing to worry about!

Many people agree.

Some people are quite critical of this.

"It's too much, Ermao must be targeting us!" Someone in Ah San was walking around in the office annoyed: "Why should we buy it, they want 20 billion, and finally sell it to Dongfang for only 2000 million US dollars !"

They are angry, 20 million US dollars can be accepted with gritted teeth, but Ermao Lion opened his mouth and asked for [-] billion!

This is outrageous. Although they are rich, they can't let others slaughter them. They were so angry that they gave up the project completely. Who would have thought that Ermao would be sold to Dongfang for 2000 million yuan.

What did Ermao think, are their heads full of shit?
Ah San was very angry, and they were very aggrieved.

"Our Chaoriwang is currently being refitted. When this warship is refitted, its combat effectiveness will not be inferior to that of the Varyag!" Another person said, for Ah San, this spirit of Ah Q has always been there. Self-soothing and intoxicating.

"Yes, our Chaori King is very powerful!" Speaking of these, Chetri was very excited, he said, and glanced at his companions.

"Sunil, you have to keep your eyes open when you do anything in the future. You made such a hype at the beginning, but what happened? Ermao is unbelievable, we still have to go to Damao in the future!"

Sunil's face was a little ugly.

The matter of the Varyag was planned by Sunil alone. At that time, Ah San's senior management was very satisfied, and even stopped the renovation of the Chaoriwang, and devoted themselves to the Varyag.

The results of it?
The modification of Chaori Wang is continuing, and the Varyag has arrived in the east!
He failed!

As a loser, he has no place to stand at this time.

"I'm not feeling well, I'm leaving first." Sunil said, stood up and left the meeting room.

Watching his opponent leave, Chetri was quite satisfied. He had completely won this competition!

"Chetri, we can't take it lightly. There must be no problems with the Super Sun King's modification!"

Hearing this, Chetri nodded: "Of course, there won't be any problems. Right now, the jump deck is being welded, and the engine behind it is also being replaced. Soon, it will look brand new."

"I heard that there is not even a dock or a gantry crane there. How did they transform it?" someone asked.

"There is no need to use any docks and gantry cranes. Just dig a hole in the permafrost, ground the ship, and then put up scaffolding to refit it. In essence, it is no different from building a building."

It is really no problem to build a ship in the way of construction engineering. Although it is simple and crude, it can still achieve the purpose of construction. However, the construction period is long and it costs some money. All the thirds can accept it.

"That's really great. I hope the old man will complete the modification for us as soon as possible. Our active aircraft carrier is already outdated."

"By the way, have you heard that the Gorshkov will be officially sold to the outside world? Should we also buy that ship so that it can be transformed into a dual aircraft carrier formation, using all MiG-29s? Fighter fighters are much more effective than our current aircraft carriers," Chetri continued.

Last year, the Gorshkov blew up its boiler and burned to death 28 sailors. This accident directly caused this heavy warship to lie down for more than a year. Although Da Mao still wanted to repair it and continue to serve, but Looking at the banknotes in his pocket, he finally decided to sell them.

Looking around the world, only Ah San is the best customer. However, Ah San has been eyeing the Varyag some time ago, and even stopped the construction of the Chaori Wang. Look at the Gorshkov.

It's different now.

The East has an aircraft carrier. Although people say it will be used as a blockade in the end, it still stimulates the fragile heart of Ah San. They can't wait to expand their aircraft carrier formation.

"can!"

Hearing this affirmative answer, Chetri was very excited, it must be his credit again!Ah San's two aircraft carriers were created by him, just thinking about it is enough to make him proud.

"The two aircraft carriers are of the same model, and we can completely modify them according to the design of Chaoriwang." Chetri continued.

"Okay, you are also in charge of this project, go and negotiate with Da Mao." The superior leader nodded.

"If the Dongfang Haicheng is used as an aircraft carrier, what kind of warships will they use to form the formation?" Another question was raised.

"Of course it is 054!" Chetri is very sure: "You should have seen the satellite photos. The first 054 has been launched. The appearance of that ship is to serve as the main air defense force of the fleet. What frigates are you talking about? It already has a displacement of [-] tons, and it’s still a version that launches anti-aircraft missiles vertically!"

They have been paying attention to the development of the Eastern Navy, and they are very envious of this warship.

It has a beautiful appearance and a good stealth effect. It pursues the stealth trend of this era. At the same time, the weapons of the warship are also tall. The vertical launch unit in the front makes people feel distressed.

Look at yourself again, what is there?

Although the size of their warships is not small, the main warships are already aging.

"I think that in order to escort our aircraft carrier formation, we also need to develop an air defense frigate of the same type!" Chetri continued: "We have the design drawings of this warship, and we can completely build it ourselves after refitting."

Back then, they got the design drawings of 054!

"No, how can we use that kind of blueprint?" Someone expressed objection: "After our warship is built, people will laugh at it!"

"That's right, we don't have the relevant weapons and equipment either!"

"Everyone, is it important to be laughed at, or the performance of the warship?" Chettery looked at his colleagues around him: "The Red Empire has collapsed, and Da Mao has no innovative design. Apart from France, the only stealth frigates in the East Yes, the price in France is too expensive, we can’t be fooled, we can only use oriental blueprints if we want to build them, we are the third country in the world that can manufacture stealth frigates by ourselves, what’s the shame? We will be used by the whole world Envy, what are they laughing at? They can't make it!"

"As for the weapons and equipment, we have already analyzed them. All the weapons and equipment above can be replaced by Da Mao's equipment. From the roof radar on the top to the vertically launched missiles inserted below, there are all of them on Da Mao's side. We can totally make it ourselves!"

"Since they are all Da Mao's, should we give Da Mao the drawings and ask them to review them?"

"We are enough on our own, we must be independent, we cannot rely on others for everything!"

Chetri's words moved the superior leaders.

"That's right, we want to be independent! We also want to start building this brand new frigate!"

"But, how to solve the problem of the engine?"

"The engine model used in the East is the same as the French one. We can definitely purchase French engines!" Chetri had thought about all these things a long time ago, and said it now with a confident look.

"Chetri, you are an important figure in our naval equipment. You have to shoulder the responsibility. The negotiations on the Gorshkov and the construction of the new frigate are all entrusted to you!"

"Yes." Chetri's heart was full of excitement. Now, he can benefit from these projects again!
Especially if you go to France to purchase engines, it is possible to pay any money.

At this time, he didn't know how deep the pit was, and he jumped into it completely.

All over the world, the response was strong, and in the East, Zhang Zhong said that the first episode of the aircraft carrier program officially started.

"Everyone, everyone, we are now conducting Zhang Zhong's talk about the aircraft carrier program. I am the host Zhang Zhong. This time, we originally planned to invite Mr. Qin, the person in charge of the Mingzhou Group, to explain to us about Dongfang Maritime. At the same time, we will analyze the future of the ship. However, Mr. Qin is too busy, so we first invited Professor Guo, a domestic aircraft carrier expert, to help us analyze the city blockade in the East Sea. No."

The camera lens turned to Professor Guo.

Guo Ming, the main person in charge of early domestic research on aircraft carriers, was in charge of the 8*91 project, and then worked with Babich for several years. Now he can be regarded as a veteran in this field.

"Hello, everyone." Guo Ming was not nervous, and just treated it as a casual chat: "You may not take it seriously for the introduction just now. Our country does not have an aircraft carrier at all. Where can we get an expert on an aircraft carrier? My expert must be a fake expert."

In front of the TV, Qin Tao looked at Guo Ming's performance and was very satisfied: "I really didn't expect that Lao Guo is still so funny."

"It's unfair to say this. For example, do experts who study aliens have to go to alien planets? Are archaeologists going back to ancient times? I'm like them. Although we don't have an aircraft carrier, it doesn't mean that It does not prevent us from studying aircraft carriers." Guo Ming is very open-minded: "I have been studying aircraft carriers of various countries for these years. Today, by taking this opportunity, I want to popularize a point of view for everyone. Only a strong country can build and equip aircraft carriers."

"Our Professor Guo is very humorous." Zhang Zhong interjected: "However, I agree with his words very much. We don't have an aircraft carrier, but we want to study aircraft carriers. For now, the purpose of our research on aircraft carriers is to Find the weakness of the aircraft carrier and find a way to fight it."

"Yes. An aircraft carrier is a giant at sea, a terrifying war machine. It uses a large number of carrier-based aircraft and has powerful attack capabilities. Since the battleships were eliminated in the Pacific naval battle of World War II, the aircraft carrier has become the most powerful master of the seas."

"This program will be about ten episodes to popularize the knowledge of aircraft carriers to the public." Xu Zhengyang said: "Take advantage of this momentum to let the public know about aircraft carriers, and even arouse the popularity of aircraft carriers. not enough."

"So, we still need to be stimulated." Qin Tao said: "Don't worry, maybe next year we will strengthen our determination to develop an aircraft carrier?"

"Well, Mr. Qin, where shall we go first tomorrow?"

"Go to Ice City first. For us, the most important thing to solve is the power problem."

A dock is required to renovate a ship, but it also depends on what project is being rebuilt.

Now, the Dongfang Maritime Blockade has entered the dock, started to build scaffolding, and prepared to start derusting operations. Of course, these have to be done in the dock. Apart from these, the installation of the most important power system is required.

The boiler inside, the steam turbine, the propeller outside, and the drive shaft passing through the stern of the hull, sealed bearings and so on.

After all these are done, the ship can be driven out to the outfitting dock. After all, the rest of the project can be done there.

Qin Tao doesn't have to worry about rust removal and the like, the on-site boatman can do it well, but he still cares about the engine and the like.

In China, there are many factories for shipbuilding boilers. Some shipyards are equipped with engine factories that can produce marine boilers. However, those that can manufacture warship boilers, especially large-scale warship boilers, are mainly produced by the boiler factory in Bingcheng.

In order to carry out supporting projects, Qin Tao appointed Wang Yanwei to be in charge of surveying and mapping Lao Maozi's boiler. Now, the design drawings and the like are in the hands of Wang Yanwei and his team. However, it is not Wang Yanwei and his team that manufacture the boiler. can do.

They only care about the design, and the final production is still placed in the Bingcheng Boiler Factory.

The boilers of domestic Type 051 destroyers all come from Bingcheng Boiler Factory.This factory was one of the 156 assistance projects that year, and it has been supporting domestic warships ever since.

Therefore, Qin Tao must go and have a look.

Xu Zhengyang asked Qin Tao where to go first because there were other things that needed attention. For example, the steam turbine was handed over to Huating Steam Turbine Factory for production, and the drive shaft and propeller were produced by the machinery factory under Mingzhou Group.

(It’s a bit strange, the steam turbines in Bingcheng are also very famous. Our gas turbines are manufactured in Bingcheng, but after checking the information, it is said that the steam turbines of 051 are supplied by Huating Steam Turbine Factory, so we will tentatively go to Huating .)
"Let's look at the boiler first." Qin Tao said, "By the way, let's take a look at the evaporator of the nuclear power plant they produced for us."

"Yes." Xu Zhengyang nodded.

Bingcheng Boiler Factory not only produces boilers, but also produces many other things, for example, some parts of nuclear power plants!
The time has entered the middle of April, and the ice city has also got rid of the winter chill. The ice and snow have already melted, and there is a green scene in the distance, and the plants are beginning to recover, full of vitality.

The Bingcheng Boiler Factory is also bustling.

As a major domestic boiler factory, even if it does not provide equipment for warships, it can also provide equipment for various civilian facilities, such as power plants, heating, and even bathhouses, all of which require boilers.

These things vary in size. When Qin Tao and the others arrived, a large boiler was being dragged by a trailer with hundreds of wheels, and it was slowly leaving the boiler factory. It was a spectacle.

"For our country, thermal power generation is still the most commonly used method. This boiler is used to generate electricity." Yu Changhong, the director of the boiler factory, said.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, thermal power generation is necessary, but our boiler factory must also keep pace with the times, not only to produce coal-fired boilers, but also to study and produce natural gas-fired boilers in the future. After all, we It is also necessary to pay attention to environmental protection.”

Yu Changhong was a little embarrassed: "Boss Qin, the boilers we produce either burn coal or oil, and we have never produced one that burns natural gas! Those things are not cheap! Does anyone want to use this kind of fuel?"

Coal is the cheapest. After all, it doesn’t need to be processed. After being dug out of the ground, it can be burned directly. If it is used to burn oil, it uses the cheapest heavy oil, which is equivalent to a by-product of oil refining, and it is also very cheap.

Natural gas is different. It can still be used for cooking by citizens, but if it is used to burn boilers, it would be too wasteful, right?
"Cheapness or environmental protection, which is more important?" Qin Tao said: "Without technology, you can study it for a few years first, and you can take it out at any time when you need it in the future."

"Director Yu, just listen to Mr. Qin, you must be right." Wang Yanwei said happily from the side.

So, Yu Changhong nodded: "Well, Mr. Qin is right. We don't have Mr. Qin's knowledge, so just listen."

"You don't want to myth me, I am also an ordinary person." Qin Tao said with a smile: "Come on, let's go and see the boiler now."

"After receiving the order, we started production according to the design drawings. At present, the first boiler has been produced and is undergoing testing." Yu Changhong said: "In order to ensure that there are no accidents, we specially conduct a full-state test here. "

There are many boiler tests. Generally speaking, it is to check whether the welds of the boiler are complete, whether the appearance is qualified, whether there are trachoma inside, and at most, connect high-pressure air to check the integrity. This is enough.

However, this boiler is different now.

It must be used on an aircraft carrier, and it must not have any accidents!
Therefore, the boiler factory attaches great importance to it and conducts a comprehensive inspection deliberately.

"The test bench we used was used to test the first generation of naval boilers. We have made improvements. Compared with the previous boilers, the technical parameters of this boiler are much higher. We are also very moved. It is really not easy to design this kind of boiler!" Yu Changhong sighed while walking.

"If the design is high, it depends on whether it can be achieved in practice. If it is not achieved, then we will become the sinners of history." Qin Tao said.

This sentence is very serious, Yu Changhong paused, and then said: "If there is a quality problem, I am willing to accept any punishment!"

Of course he knew the stakes. If it was a boiler on the ground, it would be easy to replace it if it broke down. The current boiler is used on a warship. If it exploded, the warship might be destroyed.

A living example is in front of you. After the boiler exploded, the big Mao’s Gorshkov stopped at the dock for a year, but it couldn’t be repaired. Finally, it decided to sell it!
"The responsibility on our shoulders is very heavy, and no accidents can happen." Qin Tao also said with emotion: "This is just the beginning. In the future, we will have more boiler needs. We must ensure the heart of the warship." quality."

If the boiler blows up during the warship test, not only the people in the boiler factory, but Qin Tao will also be responsible.

The Bingcheng Boiler Factory has a long history and brilliant achievements. The boilers it built for 051 were quite good, and it is even said that they achieved a high speed of 38 knots during the test.

When surface warships stepped into the era of gas turbines, they were once lost, but now, they have found new hope. How could they neglect their duties? They all know the seriousness of the consequences.

(End of this chapter)