I built an armada.

Chapter 534: The Navy is Getting Stronger, Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Plan

Looking at the aircraft carrier fleet gradually moving away, Liu Huaming and others standing on the dock were overwhelmed with emotions.

After so many years of anticipation, the navy finally made it.

The first aircraft carrier fleet was established.

This is just the beginning, there will surely be more to come.

Liu Huaming said with great emotion: "Time flies. Several years have passed in a flash."

"Yes."

Xu Dongguo took over the conversation and nodded, but his eyes followed the aircraft carrier as it moved out of the port.

"At the beginning, we were looking forward to the aircraft carrier so much that we almost became a husband-waiting stone. Every navy member dreams of having an aircraft carrier of the navy. This dream has lasted for a hundred years."

"Whether it is conventional power or nuclear power, we don't mind. We just hope to have a ship that can make us stand tall."

Xu Dongguo's words naturally aroused the empathy of the other leaders.

"Old Xu, at that time I didn't expect to have a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. I just felt grateful to have an aircraft carrier. Even if it was an abandoned aircraft carrier, I thought it was good to have one." Qian Wenbing took over the conversation with a smile.

"Times are different now, and everything is in the past. We have also upgraded our weapons to better ones," Xiao Chongjun said cheerfully.

"Yeah, times have changed."

Qian Wenbing nodded slightly, and then suddenly changed the subject, "Suddenly, why do I feel that the Liao ship is not worthy of our advanced missile destroyers and frigates? Is it because my standards have suddenly become higher? Hahaha, what a damn vision."

These words naturally made everyone stunned for a moment, but they soon reacted.

Using Blue Planet's most advanced third-generation missile destroyers and frigates as auxiliary ships for the Varyag aircraft carrier has actually lowered the status of these advanced warships.

In any case, the Varyag aircraft carrier was designed in the 1980s during the Soviet era. It uses a ski-jump take-off. In the Soviet Union's terms, it is just an aircraft carrier cruiser, full of the style of the Soviet era.

"There's nothing we can do. This is the condition we are in right now."

Liu Huaming took over the conversation and said cheerfully, "It all comes down to the fact that our missile destroyers and frigates are updated and upgraded so quickly that even the Eagle Tribe is envious of their advanced level. It is normal that they are not worthy of a conventional-powered aircraft carrier with a ski-jump takeoff."

"Wait a few more years, until our new aircraft carrier is launched, and it will be able to take a back seat."

As he said this, he exchanged glances with Su Dingping, who nodded slightly, responding very affirmatively.

Su Dingping naturally knew what Liu Huaming was looking forward to.

After listening to this, Xu Dongguo and others expressed their agreement.

"Indeed, when our new aircraft carrier comes out..."

When Xu Dongguo was halfway through his words, the words that were about to jump out of his throat were suddenly stuck there. He felt that Liu Huaming was saying something else.

New aircraft carrier?
What new aircraft carrier?

"What? Our new aircraft carrier? When will this happen? Has it been arranged?" Xu Dongguo asked in surprise.

The others soon realized the key problem, and after being surprised, they all reacted.

"Are we going to have a new aircraft carrier? So soon? The Varyag aircraft carrier has just been commissioned into the navy."

"A new aircraft carrier that can match the 052-ton destroyer and our D? Then, wouldn't it be nuclear-powered? Isn't that too fast? Have we already started research in this area? Haven't we yet figured out our carrier-based aircraft?"

"By the way, do we also have a weapon as powerful as a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?"

Xu Dongguo and others discussed the issue excitedly, but they could not come to any conclusion.

For a moment, almost everyone looked at Liu Huaming, the person who leaked the news, hoping to find the answer from him.

Liu Huaming said nothing, but still looked serious. Finally, he just looked in another direction.

However, Xu Dongguo and others naturally did not believe it. They almost unanimously felt that Liu Huaming, the head of the navy, must know some inside information.

Since he refused to say anything, they immediately looked at Su Dingping.

Standing on the dock and looking at the lights of the expeditionary ships in the distance gradually disappearing, Su Dingping remained motionless, frowning from time to time.

Feeling that everyone was looking at him, Su Dingping came back to his senses and looked at everyone with a confused look on his face.

For a moment, several people stared at each other with surprise on their faces.

"Dingping, are you hiding something from us regarding the new aircraft carrier?"

"Dingping, look, we are all navy personnel, and you are hiding things from us. In this way, you are treating us as outsiders. Do we have a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier? And it won't be long before it is launched?"

"Yes, if there is any news about a new aircraft carrier, you must not hide it from us, so that we can be mentally prepared."

"I have great faith in your scientific research capabilities. The development of our navy is like riding a rocket. The speed is a bit scary."

Xu Dongguo and others looked at Su Dingping with a smile, which made Su Dingping feel uneasy.

Cheng Yiqiang and other people from Institute 702 were so shocked that they dared not say a word. However, everyone's ears were perked up, listening like a white rabbit's ears, for fear of missing out on some important content.

Seeing that the leaders are so interested, I am afraid that I will be annoyed to death if I don’t reveal some information today.

Su Dingping sighed helplessly, glanced at Liu Huaming and said, "Comrades, this is just a preliminary idea."

“There is still a long way to go before it can be implemented.”

Upon hearing this, everyone showed an expression of "I understand" and understood it almost instantly.

"I understand, I understand."

"It's just an idea, I understand."

"Dingping, my request is not high. When our new aircraft carrier is launched, you must notify me at least three days in advance. I'm afraid that if I notify you on the same day, I may not be able to bear it. I'm old."

Xu Dongguo and the others all laughed, and their laughter was so meaningful.

Su Dingping did not reveal any information about the development progress of the new aircraft carrier, so they naturally would not disregard discipline and inquire or question him.

As long as they understand Su Dingping's temperament and his vigorous and resolute work style, they are very clear. Although it is just a preliminary idea, it is estimated that it is already on the way and it will be launched soon.

Just like when the 2-ton destroyer was first developed, they were still worried about how to fight U-2. As a result, others directly led the -ton destroyer and took down the invading U- one after another.

That's a 10,000-ton destroyer.

It directly defined the third-generation missile destroyer of Blue Planet and became a benchmark for Blue Planet. Which fleet now does not want to have a few 10,000-ton destroyers?
It can be said that the fleet leaders are no longer discussing the 052D, but are instead discussing the issue of fielding -ton destroyers.

"Okay, that's almost it."

Liu Huaming's sharp eyes swept across the faces of Xu Dongguo and others one by one, "Let's go, we have things to do."

After Xu Dongguo and others greeted Su Dingping, they immediately followed Liu Huaming and headed towards the airport. They wanted to rush back to the Navy Headquarters in Beijing as soon as possible. After Liu Huaming and others left, Cheng Yiqiang and other military experts also breathed a sigh of relief.

With a group of naval chiefs present, they all felt an invisible pressure and didn't even dare to breathe, let alone interrupt.

Now I don’t have to be so nervous anymore, and there is a little more relaxed smile on my face.

When the military experts were preparing to start a conversation, Cheng Yiqiang, who was not far away, walked straight up to Su Dingping, stood up straight, and gave Su Dingping a very standard military salute.

"Hello, President Su!"

This scene stunned almost all the military experts from the 702 Institute.

They didn't understand why the head of Base 702 would salute a young man in work clothes.

This time the incident happened suddenly, and it was not the official commissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier. Naturally, Su Dingping did not wear military uniform, but work clothes.

Besides, most of these people stay in the 702 base, and they are either doing scientific research or on their way to do scientific research all day long.

Naturally, he didn't know much about what had happened in the navy in recent times, and naturally he didn't know that Su Dingping had become a naval colonel, let alone what Su Dingping was doing.

Their eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment. They could not imagine that Cheng Yiqiang, who was at the same level as them, would salute the other party and be so respectful.

There is something going on here.

what exactly is it?
"Mr. Su?"

"Is this President Su higher in rank than our Dean Cheng?"

"That's unlikely. Look at him, he's too young. If he were higher, he would be a major general. There's no major general this young in the whole army, right?"

The experts' faces were filled with confusion and bewilderment, and they had no idea how to describe the scene before them.

"President Cheng, we are all contributing to the country, there is no need to be so formal."

Su Dingping smiled happily, "I am also very happy to see the Varyag aircraft carrier launched so quickly."

"To be able to get your affirmation, I feel that this period of time has not been in vain."

Cheng Yiqiang also laughed when he heard this. "You know what? I was really afraid that I would hold you back. Fortunately, I fulfilled my mission and the aircraft carrier was finally successfully delivered to the navy."

The experts who heard this were even more confused and shocked to the extreme.

Seeing the reactions of the crowd, Cheng Yiqiang remembered something and said quickly, "Come, let me introduce him to you. He is General Su. The success of the Varyag's continued construction and its launch in such a short time is closely related to General Su, who provided a lot of help."

All the military experts were so shocked that their jaws dropped to the ground, and their eyes changed when they looked at Su Dingping.

This young man gave help?
They believed that Cheng Yiqiang would not lie, but they still didn't quite understand what kind of help Su Dingping could provide.

Ignoring the reactions of these military experts,
Cheng Yiqiang felt extremely emotional.

He remembered clearly that the first time they met was when they were discussing the transformation and upgrading of 956E. At that time, Su Dingping was just a major and was said to be a student who had just graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology.

He is just a fledgling student, but his talent in the military industry is truly amazing.

Unexpectedly, a few years passed in the blink of an eye, and Su Dingping's current achievements far surpassed that of the dean. The integrated military factory he presided over has produced endless results.

Those who used to work in Institute 702 have now produced works of higher quality than his.

He even wanted to change jobs and follow Su Dingping to do research and make breakthroughs.

It seemed that Su Dingping had become a legendary figure in the navy.

"You should have received another promotion in rank, right?"

Cheng Yiqiang asked with emotion. He was shocked when he saw the 10,000-ton destroyer just now.

"Well, now I'm a major."

Su Dingping did not hide it and responded with a smile.

"Okay, okay, you are now on the same level as me. But I think it won't be long before you become the youngest major general in our army." Cheng Yiqiang was very happy for Su Dingping from the bottom of his heart.

He knew that Su Dingping should be able to directly obtain the rank of major general.

But this guy remained humble and modest, which made him admire him immensely.

Su Dingping just smiled casually at this.

"By the way, Mr. Su, is this our new aircraft carrier?"

Then, Cheng Yiqiang took a half step closer and asked secretly in a low voice.

Su Dingping did not respond directly, but said: "Hasn't the work on the Varyag been completed? You will be busy in the next few days."

Hearing this, Cheng Yiqiang was extremely shocked, and then he said excitedly: "A new project is about to be launched?"

Su Dingping just nodded.

"Okay, then I'll go back later and pack my things and get ready." Cheng Yi said impatiently.

Su Dingping nodded and said, "Okay, that's it. There will be new instructions in a few days. I'm leaving first."

After saying this, Su Dingping turned around and followed Wan Long to the airport. He couldn't stay here any longer and had to return to the integrated military factory as soon as possible.

Watching Su Dingping leave, Cheng Yiqiang was still extremely excited.

A new project is about to start and he will be able to participate in it again.

He was unable to participate in the previous 702-ton destroyer project, mainly because he had no time. But now the next new project is coming soon, and Su Dingping has not forgotten the people at the base.

No matter what, he must continue to lead the team well and ensure the quality of the project!

As soon as Su Dingping left, those military experts immediately surrounded him and blocked Cheng Yiqiang's way.

"Dean Cheng, what is going on?"

Someone asked impatiently, seeming so eager.

Cheng Yiqiang looked at his colleagues and asked directly, "Didn't you always ask me before, who mastered the core technology of the Varyag aircraft carrier? Who provided us with the information?"

Everyone immediately nodded seriously.

They have always been curious about these questions. They had previously speculated that it was caused by the Black Bear Tribe, or that the original designer of the Varyag aircraft carrier was directly poached.

It’s a pity that Cheng Yiqiang didn’t tell them and has kept it a secret until now, which really makes them feel very sad.

But no one dared to ask.

(End of this chapter)