Chapter 1017 Jubail-class destroyer

“This should be a carrier-based aircraft taking off from an aircraft carrier.” Salman said: “It was also like this in the 1990s. This batch of fighters should be launching air strikes, but I don’t know if there are stealth aircraft among them.”

“If it took off from an aircraft carrier, it definitely didn’t happen.” Qin Tao said.

The U.S. Navy does not yet have a carrier-based stealth aircraft. The several stealth aircraft already in service are all from the Air Force.

Salman smiled: "Yes, I almost forgot about it. By the way, our air force has been raised to level one combat readiness. The early warning aircraft purchased from you are now searching back and forth on our national borders. This This early warning aircraft helped us a lot!”

The early warning aircraft of the big dog owners have also been delivered, just in time for this war. Although they also have E-3 on hand, they no longer trust American equipment. If they rely on American equipment, maybe the early warning aircraft will not have a bright spot. No.

Although the early warning aircraft imported from the East are balance beams, there is no problem in using them in the hands of big dogs. Just fly along the national border and project the radar waves to one side. Wait until you fly to one end, turn around and return to the other side. Radar wave scanning is really useful!

  Don't worry if you don't have omnidirectional early warning capability, as long as the side search is in place.

“Well, we are very happy that it can be used.” Qin Tao said.

In the sky, the roar continued. I don’t know how many planes the other party took off. They may have flown over on purpose to stimulate the big dog owner.

The expressions on everyone’s faces were heavy.

“Mr. Qin, it’s not very safe here. After seeing it here, we’d better leave, even if it’s to a nearby big city.”

Although Qin Tao's whereabouts are very secretive, he came here on a temporary basis, and the accommodation is also a temporary arrangement. However, Salman still feels that it is necessary to be on the safe side. After all, the current situation is special. If something happens to Mr. Qin here, They cannot afford this responsibility.

Qin Tao glanced at Vitalia who was following closely, and then said: "How about going to the camp in Vana to stay for one night?"

The camp in Varna is definitely the safest. A no-fly zone has been designated over the camp, and SAM missiles are deployed there. If a fighter plane appears, no matter whose it is, it will be shot down immediately. It's completely old Maozi style. , at the same time, meter-wave radars are also deployed in the camp, and stealth aircraft can also search for them.

 “Okay.” Vitalia’s eyes suddenly lit up: “Welcome!”

Qin Tao did not take Zhao Ling with him when he came out this time. After all, the situation on Goudahu's side was very complicated, and Vitalia looked at Qin Tao with something more in mind.

“Your Excellency Salman, do you want to go together?” Qin Tao said to Salman: “We will stay together at night and we can also talk about other things.”

The hope in Vitalia's eyes disappeared. Mr. Qin was too smart and didn't give himself a chance at all.

Salman thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

So, a group of people went to the Wana camp again, and they finally arrived at the camp at two or three o'clock in the middle of the night.

The best room in the camp was vacated for Salman and Qin Tao to live in. The camp was built very quickly and used simple rooms. Fortunately, it had air conditioning and was very comfortable inside. After Qin Tao entered, He didn't say anything and soon fell asleep.

 After sleeping until noon the next day, Qin Tao got up and looked at the camp with Salman.

"The soldiers in Vana are of high quality." Salman said: "I am very satisfied with them. Mr. Qin, thank you for recommending mercenaries to us."

"Well, they will definitely be able to protect your borders." Qin Tao said: "In this era, only strong force can protect yourself."

"What if, what if..." Salman hesitated for a while and then said: "How about if we pay to ask Varna to go to neighboring countries and help them resist foreign invasion?"

Vitalia frowned on the side. Are you kidding me? Our Varna is strong enough, but if we were to confront the United States, it would be an egg against a rock!

 No, of course not!

However, she did not answer. Salman asked Qin Tao.

 Qin Tao shook his head: "No."

"Why?"

"Modern warfare involves the entire system. Vana is only powerful on the ground. They have no air superiority unless you can dispatch fighter planes to protect their heads."

Salman shook his head, that’s definitely not possible! The most they can do is spend some money and hire armed personnel to help, but they will never go out in person.

Vitalia glanced at Qin Tao with satisfaction. Mr. Qin silenced him with just one sentence. Are you kidding? Mercenaries are not gods and there are things they cannot do.

"This is a war with no suspense." Qin Tao said: "The Americans will definitely use their absolute advantage to win this victory. If they have control of the air, they have control of everything. Look at these tanks. They are very powerful on the surface, but , it just takes some A-10s and Apaches to come over and destroy them all."

Salman nodded: "Yes, there is no suspense in the war."

If in the 1990s, everyone was still worried about the strength of neighboring countries, now, the neighboring countries are completely weak chickens and it is impossible to fight against them.

“Your Excellency Salman, you should know about the war in the Imperial Cemetery in the 1980s, right?” Looking at Salman’s complicated eyes, Qin Tao spoke.

“Well, of course I know that the Red Empire invaded the Imperial Cemetery at that time, and it was because of that war that it brought down the Red Empire.”

"The same thing will happen on this land. It is easy for the Americans to defeat your neighbors, but it is not easy to completely occupy it. They will fall in the vast sea of ​​people's war. They won This war may only cost a few hundred casualties, but after the occupation, they may lose hundreds of people every year, and they will eventually be unable to bear this loss and evacuate here.”

 “Really?” Salman opened his eyes wide.

"Yes, there is a book called Unrestricted Warfare. I don't know if you have read it. If not, I can give you a copy." Qin Tao said: "Please don't be pessimistic. The Americans will not completely occupy neighboring countries." , their blood will dye this land red, how they withdrew their troops from Vietnam in the first place, how they will eventually withdraw their troops from neighboring countries."

 Americans are not omnipotent. In the 1970s, Americans also fought terrible wars!

 Don't lose confidence just because the other party is strong, the weak have their own way of survival!

Salman’s eyes were once again filled with firm conviction.

This war attracted a lot of people’s attention.

The storm is about to come. From the beginning of this year, the Americans raised a tube of washing powder internationally and said that they had found evidence that someone had developed weapons of mass destruction. Then the Americans began to take action. If It’s not that the big dogs are uncooperative. The Americans have already taken action and will not delay it until now.

Now that this war has broken out, many people have seen that the United States is indeed quite powerful, so powerful that it is unbelievable!

Zhang Zhong said in the last issue that he compared the Chinese Aegis and Aegis warships and compared the differences between the two warships. However, this program did not bring much shock internationally. On the one hand, it is because the 052C is no longer the most advanced. Yes, if 055 is thrown out, it will probably surprise people. On the other hand, because of the sudden outbreak of this war, the whole world's attention is focused here.

 Zhang Zhong said that the program immediately turned to report on the latest war.

"We can see the shadow of modern high-tech warfare in this war. On the first day of the war, the Americans launched hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles from warships at sea. At the same time, they also used a large number of fighter jets. Throwing hundreds of precision-guided bombs, modern warfare is all about high technology."

"The Americans emphasize a quick victory. Let us wait and see whether they can achieve it. However, I, Zhang Zhong, can make a prediction here. In this war, the British and American coalition forces will definitely fall into the vast sea of ​​people's war. In "Super In the book "Limited War", we have made accurate conclusions about how weak countries should deal with powerful countries. The frontal battlefield is not an opponent, but the war will never be marked by the fall of the capital, but will continue in another way."

 Zhang Zhong analyzed the situation eloquently and at the same time promoted his own books.

In front of the TV in the Wana camp, Salman watched the entire program and murmured to himself: "Yes, unrestricted warfare, the vast ocean of people's war, this war is unpopular, and they will inevitably fail. Although this failure may come later. Qin, I have a new idea."

Salman said while looking at Vitalia.

 “We want to ask Instructor Varner to train more people.”

Vitalia was so smart, she understood immediately: "Of course there is no problem, we can be instructors, but we will not participate in frontline battles. This is not our war in Vana, and we will not get involved in this level of conflict. among.”

 “Yes, just training the soldiers is enough.”

“If you are training them, you might as well train them on how to make roadside bombs, how to fight urban guerrilla warfare, etc.” Qin Tao said.

Vitalia nodded: "Of course, no problem, this is our strength!"

Salman looked at Qin Tao again: "Mr. Qin, if we get to that critical moment, should we use our strength to rescue that person?"

Qin Tao shook his head: "Sometimes, the dead are more valuable than the living. The death of certain people will inspire their citizens and make them bravely take up arms to fight. If they are still alive, it will only bring you more troubles." Trouble, after all, that person will not be controlled by you." Salman nodded and understood.

 At this time, you must not talk about the kindness of a woman!

If they keep that person, they will not be able to explain to the Americans. They will also give the Americans an excuse. The Americans only have interests in their eyes. If a big dog wants to rise, it will inevitably attract the hostility of the Americans. The Americans may Will you still take advantage of the momentum of victory and march over?

 Only the East helps them with sincere feelings, other Western countries are unreliable!

 In the final analysis, you still have to be strong. Only when you are strong can you face all dangers.

“Mr. Qin, please come up with the design plan for the shipyard as soon as possible.” Salman said: “We hope to start construction as soon as possible.”

"Of course there is no problem." Qin Tao said: "After our surveyors have completed the survey, we will start to formulate a detailed design plan. In two months at most, we can report the plan to you. If it is quick, the shipyard will A shipyard can be started."

“We believe in your speed!” Salman was very happy: “Mr. Qin, should our shipyard be able to build hundreds of thousands of tons of oil tankers?”

“Of course, what you need here is oil tankers, especially VLCC.”

VLCC is a very large oil tanker, with an oil carrying capacity of between 200,000 and 300,000 tons. With the widening of the Suez Canal, this type of oil tanker has gradually become popular. There are currently hundreds of VLCCs in the world. Oil tankers of more than 100,000 tons have been eliminated.

 Goudahu's shipyard is to build oil tankers of this level. Warships and other things are secondary. After all, there are so many dry docks and it is impossible to use them all to build warships.

“So, can our shipyard start building aircraft carriers?”

These words stunned Qin Tao: "You want to build an aircraft carrier?"

"Yes, only one aircraft carrier cannot meet our needs." Salman said: "We will need more aircraft carriers in the future. Escort warships can be shared, and aircraft carriers can also be shared in the future. We must maintain the security of our own region. , there is no need for outsiders to interfere, and even when necessary, we can confront foreign aircraft carrier formations head-on."

 Could it be that seeing the dispatch of US carrier-based aircraft at night made Salman hold back his anger and want to develop an ocean-going navy?

Qin Tao thought carefully and then shook his head: "Your Excellency Salman, there are many shipyards that can build hundreds of thousands of tons of oil tankers, but there are only a few shipyards in the world that can build aircraft carriers. Both are needed. The technical content is different.”

Although the oil tanker is large, it is just an empty shell with not much structure inside. It is just a sealed cabin filled with oil. But what about the aircraft carrier? The displacement may not be as large as that of an oil tanker, but the structure is complex, with compartments everywhere, and the steel used is first-rate.

 So, these two are not at the same level at all and are not comparable.

“Can we get this technology?” Salman continued.

“You can start by building oil tankers and warships and develop slowly. If you have this wish, I believe that one day you will realize your wish.” Qin Tao encouraged.

 He certainly cannot say that the other party will never have this technology, he must give them hope.

Even if a big player really wants to build an aircraft carrier, it will have to purchase a large amount of materials from the East. The East will still be able to make a profit, and the aircraft carrier drawings will definitely not be free, and they can all make money.

Americans think that force can solve all problems, hahaha, violence can never ultimately solve the problem, you still have to rely on love!

“President Qin, we will return to the capital tonight to formally sign the warship purchase agreement.” Salman thought of something and continued: “I hope you can start construction as soon as possible.”

“Okay, our people have also modified the design and will give you a formal report.”

 Although commitments have been made several times before, they are all verbal. Now that the agreement is officially signed and the loan is released at the same time, the dust has settled.

 The capital of the big dog family.

 It was too hot during the day, so activities at night were more convenient. After Yang Dawei and others arrived, it was already night when they met Qin Tao.

 Completing the design modification of the destroyer in such a short time is enough to show how powerful the design team of Mingzhou Group is now, and their efficiency ranks first in the world.

 The big house is splendid. In the largest room, the surrounding pillars shine with golden light, and the large chandelier overhead illuminates the huge model below.

In order to show his importance to customers, Yang Dawei not only brought design drawings, but also a large-scale warship model!

“Look, everyone, this is our 052CE destroyer.” Yang Dawei pointed at the warship and began to introduce it to the crowd. Everyone gathered in a circle and looked at the warship model. Although this was informal, it was more intimate.

"Compared to our 052C, the biggest improvement is the mast and vertical launcher at the back. Let's look at the bow first. After our repeated modifications, we finally allowed the bow to accommodate a 32-unit universal vertical launcher, which allows it to be used The flexibility has been greatly increased, and with the addition of 32 units of vertical launchers in the open space in front of the helicopter hangar, the overall number of vertical launchers has reached 64. There are also many types of missiles, which are enough to meet your needs."

 The big dog owners looked at the two hair hanging devices at the front and back and were very satisfied. Although it is not as large as the Arleigh Burke-class 90 vertical missiles, it is still quite a lot. The key is that the launcher is larger, with two bombs in one pit or four bombs in one pit. The total number of missiles it can accommodate is absolutely indispensable.

“It will provide a stronger protective umbrella for our fleet!”

"Look at the rear mast. We have installed the 382 sea search radar here, which is used to turn it on during normal patrols to search the surrounding sea areas. At the same time, it can also guide the Hongqi-16 ship-to-air missile when needed to perform a variety of tasks. further enhanced.”

“Look at the stern of the ship. There are two helicopter hangars here. One accommodates anti-submarine helicopters and the other accommodates private jets. In this way, when you want to go up for inspection, there is also a dedicated parking area.”

The big business owners opened their eyes wide and looked at the hangar at the rear. There was actually a parking area for private jets. How great!

“Yes, the design of this warship is very good!” Everyone agreed.

“We are very satisfied with this design plan, so we will follow this! By the way, we have to give it a new name!”

 The export model of Dongfang is called 052DE. This is just Dongfang’s name. Big dog owners also have to have their own names.

 “How about calling it Jubail class?” Salman asked.

Jubail is about to build a large shipyard. This shipyard will also be responsible for the task of building this kind of warship in the future. Therefore, it is very appropriate to call this imported warship the Jubail class!

 “That’s right, it’s called the Jubail class!”

With the nodding of the old man present, this warship got a new name, the Jubail class, the most advanced destroyer in the world and the most advanced destroyer in the region!

"Mr. Qin, we have prepared two billion US dollars to pay you in full as the first batch of two warships." The old man present said: "I hope you will start construction as soon as possible!"

 General foreign trade contracts require a deposit, part of it is paid when the ship is launched, and the final payment is paid after the outfitting is completed. But now, just after construction started, a big business owner has given the full payment of the first two ships to the Mingzhou Group!

 This is of course the trust in Mingzhou Group and the gratitude to Qin Tao.

Qin Tao nodded: "Okay, as long as the slipway is free, we will start work. Even if the slipway is not available, we can start manufacturing the segments next to the slipway first, and then hoist them directly when the slipway is free!"

The two parties sat on the table and signed the agreement. Countless cameras flashed, following the signing process. This will soon become the headline news tomorrow!

●Goudahu and Mingzhou Group formally signed an agreement to purchase Aegis battleships with a displacement of more than 6,000 tons from the East, and made relevant improvements based on Goudahu’s needs. This Aegis battleship was named Jubail-class!

Originally, this should have been news that shocked the whole world. Unfortunately, there was another more attractive news that dampened the heat of this century-old cooperation.

 Americans’ dream of a quick victory is shattered! In cities such as Karbala, Shira, and Hindia, local troops and the American and British coalition forces fought fierce battles. The fighting was very fierce!

High-tech weapons are very powerful, but can all problems be solved by relying on high-tech weapons? Of course not, the final factor that determines the outcome of a war is people!

The whole world is paying attention to hot spots. What does it mean for a big dog to purchase warships? It will be several years before he actually serves!

Facing this situation, Qin Tao breathed a sigh of relief.

“At this time, we should keep a low profile, the lower profile the better.” Qin Tao and Salman said: “Now, no one notices our cooperation, which is actually better.”

"It's not like no one has noticed. They must have noticed. However, in order to cover up their incompetence, they will definitely weaken our news on purpose." Salman is obviously more familiar with Americans: "However, they have no power to control our news. Procurement behavior dictates.”

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, our cooperation will not be subject to any interference or criticism from third parties."

As he spoke, a roar sounded.

Qin Tao and Salman came to Faisal Naval Base again on this day. After one more look here, Qin Tao had to leave. After all, there was a war nearby and it was not very peaceful. If he stayed out for a long time, his family would be worried.

 Listening to the sound, Qin Tao raised his head and watched a plane land on the runway. The training of Goudahu Navy was in full swing. For these veteran soldiers, such intense training is really rare. However, the brothers are being beaten, and they are also deeply stimulated. If they don't practice their skills well, they will be bullied in the future.

Qin Tao looked at the man below who was holding a transmitter and giving instructions, and walked up with some curiosity.

“Xiang De, didn’t you say you wanted to see Xiang Jing after you came here?”

"Our carrier-based aircraft are training in the west, and the early warning aircraft are currently deployed in the east. We still can't go there." Delano said: "In a few days, when these training subjects are completed, I will go to the east to find Xiang Jing."

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