The toy factory is transforming, are you transforming into a military factory?

Chapter 64 The blocking rope actually came from a toy factory
  The importance of arresting ropes is almost self-evident.

As the lifeline of an aircraft carrier, if there is not a blocking rope that is sufficient to complete its mission, no matter how powerful the aircraft carrier is, it will eventually become scrap metal at sea.

Merlin and other federal generals also realized at this time that China was still far behind them in many places.

The inner pride and the arrogance of one's own noble bloodline all poured out unconsciously.

At this time, in the southern seas, although the fifth-generation aircraft landed successfully during its second go-around, everyone on the aircraft carrier began to worry about the blocking cable that was at risk of breaking again at any time.

Even those fifth-generation aircraft pilots began to feel unconfident about the configuration on the mothership.

Under such circumstances, it is absolutely impossible for Wang Shenlan to conduct a second test flight.

Returning to the deck cabin, Wang Shenlan frowned tightly.

It was easy to see from his expression that his pressure had reached its limit.

Even if Zhang Jianguo wanted to say something to comfort him, there was nothing he could do.

Because he knows that there are too many things involved in the aircraft carrier's blocking rope, and it cannot be solved by just your words of comfort.

"If the problem of the blocking cable cannot be solved, the existence of the Tianfu ship will be meaningless." Wang Shenlan raised his head and glanced at Zhang Jianguo.

"Can't we find alternatives?"

"No, we can't even create a better blocking rope at the moment." Wang Shenlan told a fatal fact.

Zhang Jianguo opened his mouth and didn't know what to say for a while.

When the Tianfu ship was put into operation for the first time, this kind of embarrassing thing happened, and the top management was furious.

"I didn't expect that we were so confident and wanted to show our strength to the West, but our shortcomings were directly exposed."

"But that's good. At least I know my shortcomings."

Several old men had a headache when talking about this.

Although he did not criticize his failure by name, Wang Shenlan still felt deeply uneasy and guilty.

"I suggest that we should summon all relevant talents across the country to conquer the blocking cable technology." At this time, Ying Ludong on the side saw that the situation was not right and directly suggested.

This is indeed the only feasible way at present.

But he clearly missed a lot of important points.

These include time and technology costs.

Wang Shenlan knew how difficult this was. He said: "If you want to create a blocking rope from scratch, it is impossible to achieve effective results within two years."

"You must know how difficult it is to manufacture aircraft carrier arresting cables. So far, only the United Kingdom, the United States, and Xiong have mastered this technology in the world. Even if other countries have aircraft carriers, they cannot manufacture the arresting cables needed for carrier-based aircraft to land."

Wang Shenlan paused, "Of course, we also made great progress in the blocking cable more than ten years ago, so we did not completely let these three countries monopolize this technology, but you can see what happened this time , we still only scratch the surface of the blocking rope.”

He himself actually knows that the big countries have done a good job in this regard.

You must know that many countries are still unable to completely independently make blocking cables. If you want your own carrier-based aircraft to take off and land safely, you must purchase them from the other three countries.

Of course, the blocking cable technology mastered by these three countries is more mature.

However, this maturity is only relative.

The price of aircraft carrier arresting ropes is very expensive, one piece costs 10 million.

Otherwise, its service life is very limited.

Because a blocking rope can only be used a hundred times.

After this, in order to protect the safety of the carrier-based aircraft, the blocking cable could only be replaced.

In other words, every time you land, you will lose 100,000 yuan.

It is not difficult to see that the aircraft carrier arresting cable is not just an ordinary steel cable. To put it bluntly, this is a fast-moving consumable product with complex technology.

Even the Ford ship, which the Federation is proud of, has a short lifespan for the blocking cable it uses.

The federal naval fleet has also been thinking about saving military costs.

The blocking ropes they currently use are also manufactured by local companies, and the military is responsible for procurement.

In fact, the Federation Navy has always wanted to develop its own blocking cable.

But due to the lack of technical conditions.

Therefore, they have only been able to use the current blocking rope.

However, Admiral Franklin, who had been responsible for purchasing warship arresting ropes, discovered a new business opportunity.

He directly found the captain of the Ford, Admiral Merlin, slapped a report on his desk, and said excitedly: "Sir, God has really blessed our great Militian Federation. I have found the best obstacle." So!"

Merlin, who was originally frightened, wanted to yell angrily, but his eyes fell on the data in the report.

He picked it up and took a closer look, and suddenly his breathing became much faster. Joy burst out in his eyes, and he grabbed Franklin's arm: "Oh, Major, you got this from... Is this a blocking rope created by our federation?”

"This..." Franklin hesitated. He would not tell the other party that this was just a steel cable he got from a cargo ship container of a big country. He suddenly smiled and said, "Sir, where this comes from is not important. What is important is Judging from the data, it is better than the blocking rope we are using now, and its cost is very low!"

"How much?" Merlin paid special attention to the price.

"One hundred and forty thousand dollars." Franklin couldn't wait to see Admiral Merlin's excited expression.

In fact, just as he thought, Merlin was extremely excited after hearing the price: "Oh, buy it. Are you sure you're not kidding? It really only costs 140,000 US dollars?"

"Yes, sir, it's only 140,000!" Franklin repeated the price many times.

Although as a black man, he was extremely unpopular on the Ford ship, Merlin suddenly felt that this little black guy was so popular with him.

You know, the aircraft carrier arresting cable purchased by the Ford ship now costs US$560,000, or RMB 5 million.

Although the federal fleet only needs to pay half the price of selling it to other countries, it still feels that the price is too high.

And now, Franklin has found a blocking rope that only costs one million yuan. How can Merlin be unhappy?

The money saved can not only replenish other equipment of the fleet, but can even go into his own pocket.

Thinking of this, Merlin straightened his collar, coughed, and held Franklin in his arms. He stared into his eyes and said seriously: "Listen, Major Franklin."

"Yes sir, I'm listening."

"Now I give you a very important task. You go and tell the head of the National Defense Agency that our Ford ship no longer uses the products provided by the current blocking cable supplier. Just say that we have found a cheaper and better blocking cable. Search for suppliers.”

"As for the price..." Merlin thought for a moment, "Just say it only costs 420,000 US dollars. I think the people at the National Defense Agency will agree to let us change a supplier."

"Okay, sir, I understand." Franklin stared at Merlin's eyes with a look of realization. To be honest, Franklin didn't expect Merlin to be so evil-hearted.

It was clear that he only needed one million RMB for each blocking rope, but he actually asked for three million RMB.

The remaining two million will definitely be collected by him.

But there is still a secret hidden in Franklin's heart, that is, the new blocking rope he discovered does not actually cost one million at all.

He even spent only 30,000 yuan to obtain the blocking rope to provide this data.

"Go ahead, I'll leave this matter to you. I believe you will handle it well." Merlin patted Franklin on the shoulder and pushed him over.

Both of them smiled tacitly.

Soon, Franklin reconnected with the big country's ocean-going cargo ship and learned from the captain that the steel rope used in the container came from a toy factory in the country.

After finding out the name of the manufacturer, Franklin asked his cronies to set up a leather bag company and set foot on the land of a big country as a buyer.

(End of this chapter)