Chapter 564 Mosquito Patrol Boat

  Looking at the foreman’s stunned look, Luo Yangyi felt that he couldn't hold his face, and waved his hand impatiently; “Okay, go and work, the post technical training is still to be grasped. Keep improving is the last word.”

   "I see, my lord."

  Luo Yangyi watched the foreman leave and took out a gold pocket watch to check the time. It was already 11:49, and the dock was off work in more than 10 minutes, and it was lunch break.

  He walked toward the slipway where the No. 9 ship was built. There were many snake-like high-pressure air pipes on the concrete floor. He stepped carefully to prevent a big somersault from stepping on it.

  Walking to the bottom of the slipway and looking up, there are already many workers who have packed their tools and got off the iron ladder sporadically. Luo Yangyi did not rush to climb up, but stood in the shadow of the slipway and waited patiently.

  Not long after

As soon as he saw the officer of the Navy Representative Office, Luo Yangyi took a deep breath and hurriedly greeted him and said enthusiastically; "Oh...Chief Li, you have worked hard. You are really loyal to your duties. The shipyard guest house has already prepared lunch. Just go over and eat some?"

   "No trouble, we can just eat a little bit here, and we will continue to check in the afternoon." Lieutenant Colonel Li Sixian got down from the iron ladder and patted the ashes on his hands.

  "There must be time for dinner, right? Lunch break for an hour and a half. I have no place to sit or stand after eating in the factory area. It is better to take a rest at the guest house. It will definitely not delay the work in the afternoon."

   "Uh...Well, let's do it. Associate Luo's hospitality is difficult, so we'll be more respectful than our orders." Lieutenant Colonel Li Sixian felt that it made sense, so he relaxed. Eating a meal is not a big deal.

  Luo Yangyi sighed obviously, and said with a warm smile on his face; "Chief Li is too polite, it's just a trivial matter, it's not enough, please..."

  After finishing speaking, he accompanied a few officers to the distance. The slipway was in the production area, and the shipyard’s guest house was in the living area. The road in the middle was not close. It took more than ten minutes to walk.

  Lieutenant Chen Mantun and Lieutenant Tiexiong followed far behind. Sweat stains loomed on the backs of their white uniforms. It was uncomfortable in the hot and narrow cabin. Both of them sweated a lot this morning.

   Lieutenant Tiexiong asked in a puzzled manner; "Hey, Brother Mantun, what happened to our deputy director today, it's like taking a big tonic?"

  "Who knows, follow the command of the chief, let's do whatever the chief arranges anyway." Lieutenant Chen Mantun looked at the chief in front and shook his head.

"It's nothing for us, but these guys in the shipyard are going to suffer. I have memorized more than 20 pages of rectification measures this morning. After two days, the shipyard will be more difficult to pass the customs. I am afraid that it will be delayed if it continues. Time limit!"

  According to the strict military ship construction regulations, the construction of the next step cannot be carried out without the approval of the navy representative office.

  For example, if the ammunition depot fails to pass the installation review of the bomb transport equipment, the upper steel plate cannot be covered and installed, the upper layer of bulletproof armor steel plate cannot be covered and installed, and the subsequent main gun seat ring cannot be covered and installed.

   "Hey...I have this worry too." Lieutenant Chen Mantun sighed lightly, shook his head and didn't want to talk about this topic, and suddenly asked; "By the way, what did Li Zhong ask you for yesterday?"

   "What else can you do? Talk to us and talk about the old days, saying that you are inviting us to drink, and I will tell him when he is free, when will this petty guy become more generous?"

   "I guess it wasn't him who was inviting guests. He paid for someone else."

   "Almost. This guy used to brag and show off when he was in school. When playing behind us, he always showed off to show off his big head. I wonder if this problem has been changed?"

   "Hehe... I guess it's difficult."

   "Brother Mantun, I think so too, hahaha...what about answering him or not?"

   "Why don't you go if you have alcohol? Go... just to relax."

   "Okay, then I'll make an appointment."

Talking about the knowing smiles on the faces of Li Zhong, there are so many people who graduated from Young Eagle School, even if they are in the same class, it is impossible to know each other. Only in small circles who play well can they know the bottom line. The range of communication in the boyhood is so large. Basically, I am not familiar with leaving the student squadron.

Of course, the squadron leader selects the person with the best prestige to study. Chen Mantiao is the student squadron leader. He was very good in his school days. Tie Xiong is the team leader, and Li Zhong is one of the students of the Tie Xiong team. nothing.

  In the evening, the sky is full of sunset clouds.

  Hundreds of rivers of shipyard workers coming off work rushed to the main road of the factory. The sweet bicycle bells rang into one, and the cheers and laughter flew up into the sky. It was really lively.

  Workers wear work clothes with the word "Red Mountain" printed on them. This is their pride, with the joy of going home from get off work on their faces. Some ride bicycles, some walk towards the factory gate.

  According to factory regulations;

  Horses are not allowed to enter the factory and can only be housed in nearby livestock sheds to prevent these livestock from drowning everywhere and affecting the internal environment of the factory.

  Bicycles are generally favored by workers because of their convenience and price advantages. Among the crowds of off-get off work, more than half of the workers ride various bicycles, converging into a wave of bicycles surging forward.

Among these bicycles, most of the bicycles are beautifully absorbing "Phoenix" brand bicycles and heavy-duty "Labor" brand bicycles. Female employees and young male workers especially like "Phoenix" bicycles, while some married men prefer sturdy bicycles. The aggravated "Labor" brand bicycle.

The beam and back seat of this bike are made of thick steel pipes, usually carrying a grain bag, buying a sheep, carrying a bag or a bundle of firewood can do the job, and an adult sitting on the back seat is also light and clever. , The bicycle beam can also bring two children, it is really versatile and practical.

  Welcome to the cool breeze by the river in the evening

  Lieutenant Chen Mantun and Lieutenant Tiexiong strode forward side by side, swinging their arms back and forth rhythmically, at the same pace, and the two of them stepped out of the sonorous rhythm of the queue.

They entered the Young Eagle School for military management since they were more than 10 years old. To this day, for more than ten years, their good military qualities have penetrated into their bones. They walked upright, waved their arms vigorously, and stepped on their bright leather shoes rhythmically. pace of.

  They were a little late when they came out. Most of the shipyard workers who got off work had already left, and there were still two and three pedestrians on the road. Seeing the two officers walking forward with a strong step, they showed a trace of envy.

The scale of the Hongshan Shipyard is extremely large. The slipway is lined up along the north bank of the Brisbane River. The tall railcars stand tall under the sunset glow. The steel ships under construction show the beauty of industry. This is the harmony between iron and fire. Picture.

The two officers went all the way and stopped near a dock not far from the entrance of the factory. What attracted their attention was the "mosquito" patrol boats being loaded, which were being hoisted one after another. To a 10,000-ton ocean-going bulk carrier.

The "mosquito" patrol boat has been developed so far. Because of its wide applicability, it has been universally loved by territories at home and abroad. It has developed 7 types of A, B, C, D, E, E, and Xin, with a displacement from the largest 380 Tons of "mosquito" type A boats to "mosquito" type Xin boats with a displacement of only 80 tons have formed a series of genealogy.

  The General Staff of the Army also placed a large order to build more "mosquito" patrol boats, according to statistics;

   has built more than 270 ships, widely distributed in various overseas territories and Australia, used to perform daily patrols, fish protection, anti-smuggling services, and can transport personnel and equipment, logistics materials, transport combatants, it is almost omnipotent.

The displacement is divided from the largest 380-ton "mosquito" type A boat into two types: enhanced firepower type and ordinary type. The enhanced firepower type is equipped with two 95mm "Miss Australia" artillery and two new Maxine heavy machine guns, which are mainly used in situations. The more complicated Borneo and Okinawa Marine Police Districts are cheap and easy to use naval equipment.

The   Normal type has its firepower halved and is used in Shangri-La Island and the Australian mainland waters. The focus is on strengthening the sea trial and cruising range, and can perform patrol missions on the sea for 7-9 days.

Small displacement "mosquito" type boats, Xin type boats are mainly used in Borneo and the African colony of Mozambique. Relying on the dense water network of the Zambezi River, small patrol boats with extremely shallow draft can directly flush to the shore. Very flexible in use.

Take the "Mosquito" Xin-type boat with a displacement of only 80 tons as an example. The construction cost is only 1,360 pounds, and the price is equivalent to a "Tie Niu" brand heavy 4-wheel tractor. This type of boat has a draft of only 0.8 meters and a straight bow. The bow of the boat is equipped with a 37mm legal Haqikas rapid gun, and a Maxine heavy machine gun is equipped above the crude steel cockpit. This is all the firepower configuration.

Behind the patrol boat is an empty cabin of 2.4 meters x 4.75 meters. A circle of wooden seats can be arranged along the stand, which can carry 24 fully armed soldiers, as well as necessary materials and equipment.

  If you squeeze, 30 people will be no problem.

  Equipped with 60 cm high thin steel plates on both sides of the empty cabin, the soldiers of the African Expeditionary Force can rely on the thin steel plates to cover and shoot, providing the most basic protection capabilities.

  This is just ordinary steel plate, which can resist the bows and arrows and spears of the indigenous Africans, but cannot resist the shooting of bullets. A shot is a hole.

This is not a problem. After the patrol boat arrives in Mozambique, Africa, the African Expeditionary Force will add a 20 cm thick wooden board to the outside of the thin steel plate, which is sufficient to resist rifle bullets. It will also be thoughtfully installed in a pergola and stored for clean drinking. The iron bucket of water, so a perfect inland river armed patrol taking into account the means of transportation is completed.

This is the favorite patrol boat of the African Expeditionary Force. It is like a fish in the Zambezi River basin. It can be transported by rail to Lake Malawi, transporting passengers, transporting goods, or visiting fishing boats on part-time patrols and fighting. Row.

  Slightly inquired

  Lieutenant Chen Mantun guessed right, this is indeed military equipment transported to the Mozambique colony in Africa. There are 42 "mosquito" patrol boats of various models, which are hoisted on a 10,000-ton freighter by rail cranes and can be transported at one time.

The longest mosquito patrol boat is only more than 30 meters wide and more than 5 meters wide. The smallest is only 11.2 meters long and 2.8 meters wide. This size is drizzle in the cabin of a 10,000-ton ship. This 10,000-ton bulk carrier is not only loaded. 42 patrol boats are also loaded with a large number of steel structures, which are mainly used to build bridges and docks.

  These mosquito patrol boats are built by the surrounding shipyards, and their technical content is very low. It is an iron shell with a diesel engine, and then equipped with ready-made weapons.

  Don't look at this type of equipment, but it is very practical. It is widely welcomed in Shangri-La, Borneo and Mozambique. Most of them are assigned to the Marine Police District under the jurisdiction of the Army to perform daily duties.

  Standing at the dock for a while

Lieutenant Tiexiong stabbed Lieutenant Chen Mantun with his hand, and said, "Don't look at Brother Mantun, let these little boats go to the army guys to play, let's only the big guys in the upper and the back to bring our energy, and time is running out. It's early, I'm afraid that the boy Li Zhong will wait to pick up his son, he will definitely do it."

   "Hehe... it's okay, he won't invite me."

   "Why then?"

   "Okay, let's go."

  The two turned to leave the dock, and walked forward side by side, shaking their arms vigorously out of the rhythm of the queue, all the way towards the gate of the factory...

  (End of this chapter)