Great warships

Chapter 597 The Dusty Past

Lao Maozi’s design bureaus are named after the designers. The first chief designer of the Kuznetsov Design Bureau was the genius Nikolai Kuznetsov. He was born in 11 years and was born in 43 years. When he was young, he was already the deputy director of the production plant under the Klimov Design Bureau. After World War II, when Lao Maozi planned to set up a special aviation turboprop engine design bureau, he took the lead.

Many products of the Kuznetsov Design Bureau are really turboprop engines. In the 50s, they developed a 12-horsepower NK-22 high-power turboprop engine for An-114 and Tu-20 Transport aircraft and Figure 70 bombers, etc.In the 95s and [-]s, they turned to the design of high-power turbofan engines, but they still did not give up their old profession. The turboprop engine used on the Tu-[-] was also a product of their design bureau.

Therefore, the Kuznetsov Design Bureau has been engaged in aero engines from the very beginning. At this time, hearing what Valentine said, Qin Tao asked very curiously: "How did your design bureau get involved in rocket engines?" field?"

"Of course this is due to the conflict between Glushko and Korolev." Valentine said: "I really didn't expect that our aero-engine design bureau will now rely on aerospace products to survive."

This is a dusty past.

Korolev can be said to be the father of aerospace in the Red Empire. He designed a series of ballistic missiles and launch vehicles, and he was in an advantageous position in the early space competition, while Glushko specially designed rocket engines. .

When Germany surrendered, the United States obtained a large number of V-2 rocket developers, and the Red Empire obtained a large number of technical materials, and they each carried out aerospace engineering on these basis.

At that time, Glushko and Korolev were already colleagues.

The world's first intercontinental ballistic missile, the first artificial earth satellite, and the first manned space launch all used rocket engines developed by Glushko, and Korolev was the chief engineer of the rocket.

"Yes, according to the plan, the first type is used to build a space station, the second type is used to land on the moon forever, and the third type is used to detect Mars. We fell behind on the moon landing, and we have to get back on Mars. "

"Really? That would be great!" Sobolev excited.

The dusty workshop was opened, and everyone saw the dusty interior of the workshop, but those large fuel tank components were still emitting metallic light.

"Yes, in fact, when we developed the Nk33 engine, the performance has been stable. Even if many units are connected in parallel, there will be no problems. Unfortunately..." Kozlov also came from that era. Speaking of these, He was just full of emotions.

Of course, some four-nozzle engines may also be a combination of four small engines.

The most irritating thing is the follow-up. The fight between Glushko and Korolev was because of engine fuel. However, after Glushko became the leader of the aerospace system, he began to vigorously promote liquid oxygen. The kerosene engine is gone, and even the second stage of the rocket is going to use synthetic kerosene, which is not refined from petroleum, but synthesized from furfural and propylene, which is denser than ordinary kerosene and has a higher specific impulse.

"What's over there?" After visiting the factory buildings here, Max pointed to a factory building he hadn't been to before.

"Your computer is really good, and our research and development capabilities will be even stronger in the future!" Valentine, who was helping out, had a smile on his face, feeling extremely emotional.

Qin Tao didn't force it either. Since the other party refused to agree, he didn't force it either. It would be easy to annoy people if he talked too much.

Thinking about his own rocket with a load of only [-] tons, Max felt that there was a long way to go.

"Thank you, President Qin."

200 million dollars!
The two nodded again and again: "No problem, enough is enough, we will definitely do our best to facilitate this matter."

“RLA是一个有三种主要构型的大型运载火箭系列，分别是RLA-120，RLA-135和RLA-150，其中最轻的RLA-120发射质量980吨，可以将30吨的载荷发射到近地轨道；大一些的RLA-135发射质量2650吨，可以把100吨的载荷送入近地轨道；其中的RLA-150发射质量6000吨，拥有250吨的近地轨道发射能力。”维克多切科给众人介绍起来。

Max nodded: "The design of these rockets is relatively advanced. Although you didn't succeed, our Starship Company will continue your unfinished business. Do you want to join our Starship Company and strive to land on Mars?"

"It was the place where N1 rockets were produced. Later, the production of N1 rockets stopped, and all of them were sealed up." Factory director Dmitry Kozlov introduced.

"Yes, with the development of technology, multi-machine parallel connection will gradually mature." Max affirmed this design: "Our starship MK1 has eighteen NK-33 engines installed on the first stage. The engine is very satisfactory, of course, even if the rocket blows up during the test flight, we will not be discouraged, we will find the reason, continue to persevere, and make rockets, where there is no way to blow up. Failure is the mother of success."

During World War II, the bearded man remained firmly in Moscow. Even when the Germans approached the city, they did not retreat half a step. However, other administrative agencies in Moscow retreated. These institutions that retreated to Kuibyshev are continuing to work hard to ensure the logistical supply of the frontline war.

"Boss Qin, how did you notice me?"

"Now what everyone sees are the parts of the No. 14 N1 rocket." Kozlov said: "When the order to close the project was issued, we were producing the No. 14 N1 rocket. There was no time to assign any work tasks, and then it was simply sealed up together with the entire factory building, by the way, the engine that was sold to you last time was dismantled from here."

There is a warm atmosphere everywhere, and words of thanks everywhere, Mingzhou Group is really interesting!The computer was shipped over so quickly, it is good to cooperate with Mingzhou Group!

The two took it, opened it and took a look, only to see an ordinary bank card inside.

Qin Tao winked, and Xu Zhengyang handed two envelopes to them, one was the leader of the design bureau and the other was the leader of the factory. As long as the two of them had enough to eat, the matter would be almost done.

"Really? Can we go in and take a look?" Max said enthusiastically, "We know that our current batch of NK33 engines is intended to be assembled on the N1 rocket."

"Yes, those exhibition paintings are RLA projects, and they were hung up before the factory was closed." Speaking of this, Kozlov was a little dissatisfied. It was Glushko's intention to humiliate them at the beginning!
"RLA project?" Max was very interested: "Is it a very important aerospace project?"

The factory is very large, with more than 4000 machine tools. It can produce more than a dozen rockets every year, and can also do various tests.

The banquet didn't end until eleven o'clock in the evening. Xu Zhengyang supported Qin Tao and took him back to the guest house. Their heads were very close, and Qin Tao's lips moved slightly, making some arrangements.

At midnight on this day, a transport plane landed on the runway in Samara. The plane was filled with Godson computers.

Sobolev was very happy to hear that his side could also have a batch of advanced computers. Qin Tao didn't communicate with him too much, and turned around to chat with other people.

"The entire city of Samara can be said to be an aerospace city." Qin Tao was very emotional.

Sobolev shook his head: "Forget it."

"Moscow International Commercial Bank, each has 200 million US dollars in it. If it is not enough, you can contact my secretary again."

In the computer room of the office building, a group of technicians are helping to install a brand new Longxiang server. This server is much smaller than the original Elbrus, but its performance has improved dramatically.

The N1 rocket was abandoned in the 70s. These abandoned production equipment were also from the 70s and [-]s. They were probably the most advanced at the time, but they are now outdated.

"Yes." Victor Cekko introduced: "Back then, the N1 rocket project was discontinued, and there had to be an alternative project. At that time, Glushko proposed a brand new RLA project, which translates to rocket flight instrument. It was the idea that Glushko came up with when he was working in the gas power laboratory for 30 years."

"Report, data migration has been completed!"

"But we make turbofan fifteen, have you heard of it? It is your R79 engine, which is now the power system of our J-31A."

"Cough, cough." Qin Tao coughed twice: "Old Ma, it's not appropriate for you to say such things on this occasion."

Glushko has already used it proficiently, and believes that normal temperature fuels such as unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine and nitric acid are already very easy to use, but Korolev, an environmentalist, realizes that these toxic fuels cannot support future space programs. He hopes to use the liquid oxygen kerosene engine scheme.

"There seem to be some exhibition paintings over there?" Max didn't care much about these things, and he looked at the far wall.

"It doesn't matter what we say, we have to report to the superior." Kozlov said: "However, I think the bottom line of the superior must be at least 2000 million U.S. dollars."

However, if you think that you can get it smoothly, you are wrong.

"Formatting is not absolutely safe, or..."

Since Qin Tao has brought Max here, he has to take a look around. What we are going to visit today is the Progress Rocket Factory. This is the most important rocket factory in Da Mao. Since the era of the Red Empire, Dongfang and Lightning have been produced here. And the Soyuz rocket, which is still one of Da Mao's main rockets until now.

That's it?
At this time, Max knew in his heart that it was obvious that the deleted data inside the computer could be recovered, and Mr. Qin's real goal was these data!
There are engine development materials for NK-33 and NK-43, and these materials will have a great effect on Starship's next self-developed engines!

"Thank you so much!"

"Don't worry, we can help transfer the data, or mount the original hard drive."

The N1 rocket used 30 Nk-15 engines and 30 nozzles on the first stage because the thrust of the engine was not enough. Because of the parallel connection of multiple machines, it was blamed as the root cause of the failure.

"That big ball is not bad, let's go up and have a look." Qin Tao pointed to a hemispherical device, which should be the top cover of the huge fuel tank of the N1 rocket.

These grievances and grievances are too emotional to say.

Glushko is an authority on rocket engines. He does not agree with liquid oxygen kerosene engines, so Korolev's rocket has no engines to use. Therefore, Glushko has a chance to win, but he did not expect that Korolev It is also absolutely unyielding.

dong dong!

"Okay, everything has been done, this old server, find a warehouse and throw it away."

"The equipment here is indeed useless to us." Victor Cheko said: "And it has been outdated for a long time, and it really cannot be sold at a high price. Kozlov, how much do you plan to sell? If the price is right to sell , Our entire labor scientific research and production complex can get a fortune."

At the beginning, the Red Empire fell behind in the moon landing project, and their N1 rocket blew up on the launch pad. However, this does not mean that they will continue to blow up in the future. When they continue to develop, the N1 rocket has gradually matured. .

"This is really an interesting story. It's a pity that Mr. Korolev left too early." Qin Tao said: "If he is still alive, your Kuznetsov Design Bureau may be the leader in this industry." Boss."

All of this is incidental to Qin Tao. His purpose of coming here is to obtain the technical information of the NK-32 engine. During the process of replacing the computer, the computer of the aero-engine department was also replaced.

Qin Tao can buy it, but he must not buy it at too high a price.

"By the way, we will provide a batch of advanced computers. In addition to supplying the R&D personnel of aerospace engines, the rest of the computers can be used by you." Qin Tao said.

"Computers need to be updated every few years. If your technicians want to use the most advanced computers, they can go to our Starship Company." Qin Tao said with a smile.

After a few people went up, Qin Tao said: "I know that there will be a lot of troubles to buy the equipment here, and activities are needed, so I have prepared some activity funds for the two of you."

Korolev didn't get off the operating table, which completely made Glushko cheaper. Glushko's ideal can finally be realized.

"Yes." Valentine was very emotional.Back then, Korolev had only suffered from a minor illness, and as a result, he did not get off the operating table!The newly appointed Mishin used to be Korolev's assistant, but unfortunately he did not have Korolev's prestige and ability, and as a result, accidents happened frequently. Therefore, Glushko changed himself and became the leader of Damao Aerospace System!

In fact, there is a difference, because many large rocket engines have four nozzles in one engine, such as the Soyuz rocket, which has 5 main engines in its core stage and booster, and each engine has 4 nozzles , and the remaining nozzles are for the traveling engine.

"From what Valentin said, you are the best subordinate of Chief Kuznetsov and a first-class designer in the Design Bureau."

"This factory building has been abandoned a long time ago, so are you planning to sell these equipment?" Max continued: "If you want to sell, we can pack it and ship it to Starship Corporation."

"It's a pity to throw it away. When these computers are manufactured, some precious metals are used, especially the circuit board interfaces are all gold-plated. If you don't want it, we can take it back and refine the precious metals."

"We can't make the super rocket in this poster, we have to find other ways." Max said: "We have to take the route of reuse to reduce the cost of entering space, and we also have space refueling technology..."

"Two, we need to replace two computers! It's just that there are some data on the original computer..."

"Yeah, the biggest problem that was criticized at the time was that the N1 rocket had 30 nozzles. In fact, this is nothing at all. The RLA-150 developed by Glushko had 28 nozzles, and the Soyuz launch vehicle had 32 nozzles. When igniting, there are [-] nozzles." Kozlov said: "Our multi-machine parallel connection method is not a problem at all. If we continue to develop it, we will definitely be able to reach the day of success."

"Join you? What can I do?" Sobolev shook his head: "You guys don't build big engines."

Sobolev nodded: "I heard that you were lucky at the beginning. I heard that many people complained that you should not sell the R79 engine technology to you. Your J-31A will rob our MiG-29 export market."

From 250 tons to [-] tons, the coverage of this carrying capacity is very wide!
"Although the carrying capacity is different, in the plan, only two unified rocket engines are needed, namely RLA-1200 and RLA-300. The former is a staged combustion liquid oxygen kerosene engine with a four-combustion chamber structure, with a thrust of 1200 tons. , the latter is a double-combustion chamber structure with a thrust of 300 tons, and the two engines form different rocket body modules, and all three types of rockets are assembled from these three modules."

"It will probably arrive the day after tomorrow, and your old computers can be eliminated."

"Mr. Sobolev, hello." Qin Tao raised his glass and signaled to the other party.

And looking at later generations, there are too many rockets with twenty or thirty nozzles.

"Yes, this is our pride. However, the most proud history here is during World War II. It used to be the wartime capital, but it was called Kuibyshev at that time." Victor Cheko introduced this building with a smile. the history of the city.

Korolev is gone, but the liquid oxygen kerosene engine is really fragrant?

During that time, it should be Kuibyshev's proudest period.

After the end of World War II, Kuibyshev established the aerospace industry again. In addition to institutions such as the Kuznetsov Design Bureau, there is also a progressive rocket factory.

After finishing speaking, Max glanced at Qin Tao again: "Boss Qin, is this okay?"

"Yes, Mr. Max, you are right!"

Qin Tao secretly laughed in his heart, Mingzhou Group invested a huge amount of money in chips, which is also beneficial. In the past, the hot fight with Lao Maozi relied on vodka, but now it can rely on Godson computers!

"Mr. Max, we have heard of the Starship Company a long time ago, and we admire your courage very much." Kozlov said: "If we have the opportunity, we really want to devote ourselves to this greatest cause of mankind. It's just that this requires a huge rocket, and you probably still have a lot of technical problems right now?"

Today, Max is very excited. Looking at the rocket factory here, he seems to be thinking about his own future, wondering if Starship will have such a huge factory.

"Excuse me, how many computers in this office need to be replaced?"

"Okay, of course, you can take it away." Valentine made a decision immediately: "However, all storage devices need to be formatted."

In Moscow, when a certain boss received the news, his expression immediately changed: "Damn it, are their brains full of shit? They gave the Mingzhou Group the confidential information so easily?"

"Excellent talents will be welcomed wherever they go. If you are willing to live in the East, I sincerely invite you to join our Mingzhou Group."

As a rocket engine, Glushko rejected Korolev's proposal. He believed that those low-temperature fuels were not suitable for rocket use, and a lot of quarrels broke out between the two.

Valentine said while drinking, and after a few glasses of wine, he fell drunk.

Soon, the processed and scrapped computers were loaded into the car and drove to the airport.

Qin Tao smiled: "The MiG-29 is a third-generation aircraft, and ours is a fourth-generation aircraft. There is no competition at all. Moreover, we will continue to upgrade to make the aircraft more powerful. Now, we plan to upgrade Turbofan fifteen engine, you are an engine designer, this job is definitely suitable for you."

Since you can't convince Glushko, just find someone else!So Korolev found the Kuznetsov Design Bureau, which specializes in aircraft engines, to provide liquid oxygen kerosene engines for the next OKB-1, so the Kuznetsov Design Bureau entered the aerospace field.

"That's also in the past. Our design bureau doesn't have any design tasks at all. I'm already idle in the design bureau." Sobolev smiled wryly.

"This modular thinking is very good." Max became interested: "Only two types of engines can achieve different carrying capacities, and the largest one can probably fly directly to Mars."

The next day, early in the morning, the computers were shipped to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau.

However, the intimate relationship between the two did not last long, and in the next development plan, the two had huge differences.

The engineers from the east are very enthusiastic.

the next day.

"The production equipment here is all in the 60s, which is already outdated. If you buy it at the scrap iron price, you can buy it. If the price is too high, it's not worth it. Our production plant can completely order brand new equipment." Qin Qin Tao gave the answer.

If you want to poach people, you can do so in private.This occasion is clearly inappropriate.

Qin Tao stood up, holding a wine glass, and walked towards the dejected engine designer.

"Yes, this is a serious leak. We must not sit idly by. We will seize all the replaced computers! We can also detain the people from the Mingzhou Group and ask them to pay a sky-high deposit!"

"What are you thinking? Do you know how many cooperation projects Mingzhou Group has with us? Do you know how many people support him?" The boss looked angrily at the person who came up with the idea: "If we detain Qin Qin from Mingzhou Group In short, then I’m sure, there will be endless car explosions and other vicious accidents in the future.”

"Then what do we do?"

"Detain the convoy and smash those computer storage devices to pieces."

(End of this chapter)