Over the years, Dongfang’s aircraft carriers have steadily moved forward step by step, and the achievements they have made are the envy of countless peers.

The first aircraft carrier still used a ski-jump take-off method. Although the ski-jump deck on the bow allowed fighter jets to achieve short-distance take-off capabilities, it restricted the dispatch and operation of carrier-based aircraft on the deck, so that this aircraft carrier could operate The number of carrier-based aircraft in China is not large. For Dongfang, its significance is to start from scratch, starting from scratch. This first step is very firm.

 The second step was the great leap forward. Not only did the deck become flat, but electromagnetic catapults and integrated power systems were also used! The emergence of this aircraft carrier has catapulted Dongfang's aircraft carriers to the second level in the world, and is only one power system away from being the first in the world.

For large aircraft carriers, nuclear power is the best choice. It can provide unlimited endurance, prevent the aircraft carrier from receiving frequent supplies, and can better maintain maritime combat capabilities. However, for a country that has not developed a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, That said, this is also quite difficult.

There are not many nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the world, and almost all of them are gathered in the United States. Except for the Nimitz class, the only remaining one is the solitary Charles de Gaulle. The latter uses a nuclear submarine reactor, which is seriously insufficient in power and is simply nuclear. A disgrace among powered aircraft carriers.

Now, a new member has been added to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier club!

 Dongfang's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is also about to be launched, and once it is launched, it will become the most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the world!

Although the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier also uses two nuclear reactors, its power is not high. The power of Dongfang's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has far exceeded that of the Nimitz-class, and is the same as the Yankees' latest Ford-class, but the Ford-class is still Construction has not started, everything is in pre-research, and Dongfang's aircraft carrier is about to be launched!

 The sea breeze was blowing and it was a little cool on the pier.

“Dad, how about we come back tomorrow?” Qin Tao looked at Wu Shengli.

Wu Shengli shook his head: "Our navy has been waiting for this day for too long. The reason why I have to rush here all night is because I can't sleep at all. Do we want to spend a night on the ship island?"

"No." Qin Tao immediately shook his head: "Dad, this is just a shell. What's there to see? Dad, if you want to continue to learn about this aircraft carrier, let's go to the office and I'll find Babbage to explain it to you in detail. In short, we can’t continue to blow the sea breeze here.”

Makarov is responsible for the construction, while Babbage is responsible for the design. Although both of them are busy in the shipyard, they are responsible for different projects.

 When it comes to reporting, of course it’s Babbage.

Wu Shengli smiled: "Okay, come back tomorrow. However, there is no need to bother Babbage to introduce him. He also has to rest. Taozi, you are the biggest contributor to the development of our naval equipment. A lot of the groundwork began many years ago." Yes."

“Then what does the Navy plan to reward me? Certificates and banners don’t count.” Qin Tao joked with his father-in-law.

"You are not short of money, but what you are short of is honor."

The two of them were chatting while walking towards the Mingzhou Group Guest House. After entering the room, Wu Shengli stood in front of the window and continued to look at the outline of the huge warship in the dock.

“Dad, you really don’t want to sleep?”

"can not fall asleep."

“How about we talk about the role of these three aircraft carriers in future wars?”

Wu Shengli became interested: "Okay, let's have a war game!"

 Three aircraft carriers are already very powerful. It’s time to do something. Thinking that Qin Tao has been causing trouble with TSMC recently, Wu Shengli was bursting with excitement. He didn't care about other things. As soldiers, we only care about the military.

 In the latter half of the night, Qin Tao yawned repeatedly and finally couldn't help it.

“Dad, do your own research, I’m going to sleep.”

Soon, snoring came from the bed.

 The next day, before dawn, many officers from the navy came to the scene. Wang Wei was the most excited when walking among the crowd.

“Wang Wei, if nothing happens, you will become the youngest aircraft carrier captain in the East. What do you think?” Zhang Zhen asked him.

Wang Wei also only learned about it recently.

The captain of the first aircraft carrier is Li Yan, an outstanding student in the pilot captain class. The captain of the second aircraft carrier is Zhang Zhen, an experienced captain in the navy. There are many candidates for the captain of the third aircraft carrier. Countless people want to command this aircraft carrier, but the Navy has issued a new regulation, making Wang Wei the most suitable candidate!

  In the future, all aircraft carrier captains need to be selected from the carrier-based fixed-wing aviation force!

You can’t even fly a ship-based helicopter, you have to use a fixed-wing aircraft!

 This is according to the tradition of the United States. Their captains are all born from carrier-based aircraft pilots. Only such people know the operation of the aircraft carrier best and can better command the aircraft carrier.

The United States has decades of operational experience and a large number of reserve cadres, and can select captains at any time, but it is really difficult in the East. After all, even Wang Wei, the best carrier-based aircraft pilot, takes off and lands on an aircraft carrier. The experience does not exceed ten years! In particular, Wang Wei, who was born in 1968, is only 36 years old this year, so he is quite young. Many seniors are dissatisfied with the appointment of a captain like him.

However, there is nothing he can do if he refuses to accept it. After all, he is too senior to take off and land on an aircraft carrier. Wang Wei has stepped from a former carrier-based aircraft pilot to the position of captain of the carrier-based air wing. He also went to the Naval Academy for further studies to learn the navigation of warships. and command, now I am absolutely confident.

“It’s not my fault for being young, but it’s our Mingzhou Group’s shipbuilding speed that is the fastest.” Wang Wei’s words made everyone laugh.

"Yes, this speed is fast enough." Li Yan, who was walking in front, said: "Our aircraft carrier is being built too fast. When foreigners see it, they are jealous. My country has become stronger!"

 Without a strong country, there would be no strong Mingzhou Group, no strong shipbuilding industry, and no strong navy!

　　While everyone is chatting, the east is slowly showing a white fish belly, and a red sun is slowly rising, just like the prosperous motherland.

“It’s strange, why didn’t Leader Wu come out?”

“Yes, didn’t he come here last night? Why hasn’t he come yet?”

 Everyone became curious again.

"Everyone, Leader Wu is sleeping. Anyway, the launching ceremony will be held at nine o'clock in the morning. If you feel bored, you can go up and have a look." Qin Tao's voice came from behind.

As my father-in-law, I had no choice but to stay up and talk to myself, and then I fell asleep before dawn!

It is difficult for the old man to fall asleep, so let him sleep a little longer and wake him up at half past eight.

 Everyone is very curious, fell asleep?

 “What, why don’t you go up?”

Only then did everyone react, take steps, and walk up.

 Actually, generally speaking, no one can board the boat before the launching ceremony, but it is still early and everyone is so enthusiastic, so they go up and have a look. Anyway, just walking back and forth on the deck of the aircraft carrier. There are guardrails on the deck, so you can't fall off. As for other places, you definitely can't get in.

Wang Wei was the first to go up, and the first thing he saw was the ship island.

Compared with the 002 aircraft carrier, the biggest change is the island. The island does not need a chimney, so it is smaller. Moreover, when the 002 aircraft carrier was built last time, the electronic technology was not yet mature, so there was no tall dual-band device installed. Radar, by the 003 aircraft carrier, the technology has matured, so there is no longer a parabolic antenna or a big ball on the entire island, and all the antennas have become flat-panel radars!

 This is a huge improvement!

 “This ship island is so beautiful!” Wang Wei sighed with emotion.

“Yes, with so many reserved flat-panel radar arrays, when they are installed in the future, the performance of this aircraft carrier will definitely be better than that of the 055.”

055 is being outfitted, and the dual-band radar has been installed. Everyone knows how advanced this radar is, and the aircraft carrier in front of us has more flat-panel radars installed on the island, with more advanced performance. "Yes, so the sea trial work of this aircraft carrier may be longer." Qin Tao said: "After all, the power system and electronic system on it are new and need to undergo a lot of testing."

“It won’t last long. We are confident in the construction quality of Mingzhou Group.” Wang Wei said.

“The radar system was developed by 14.” Qin Tao retorted.

“The integration is done by your Mingzhou Group, and the latest Loongson computers are used.”

Qin Tao has nothing to say, okay, as long as you have confidence.

 The catapult's work shed is still covered. This will not be dismantled until the outfitting is completed and the sea trial is completed. However, due to the installation experience of the previous catapult, it will be easier to tinker with this whoosh.

“Or electromagnetic ejection? I heard that the energy storage device needs to remove the flywheel energy storage and directly use supercapacitors?”

Flywheel energy storage devices are very common. There is a flywheel energy storage device in the inertia car of a child's toy. The one on the aircraft carrier is larger. Take the system developed by the Americans as an example. The four flywheels are driven by the electric motor to reach 6400 rpm. , storing 484 megajoules of energy; when the carrier-based aircraft needs to be ejected, the flywheel speed will drop to 5,200 rpm within 3 seconds, during which 220 megajoules of energy will be quickly released, completing the carrier-based aircraft's launch Eject, and then use the motor to drive energy storage, waiting for the next ejection.

The No. 002 aircraft carrier also uses a flywheel energy storage solution. When the carrier-based aircraft lands, the energy absorbed by the electromagnetic arresting cable will enter the supercapacitor, store all the energy, and then release it smoothly to the comprehensive power system of the entire ship. It can also be released to the flywheel energy storage system to meet ejection needs.

With enough experience accumulated on the 002 aircraft carrier, flywheel energy storage will be completely eliminated on the 003 aircraft carrier and supercapacitors will be used directly.

In fact, both have their own merits. The characteristic of flywheel energy storage is that it is easy to manufacture. As long as the problem of huge flywheels falling apart under the action of centrifugal force can be solved, it can be made. The energy storage density can also be achieved, but at most it can be larger.

However, flywheel energy storage is mechanical work after all. It will wear out over time and may cause various problems later, but supercapacitors will not. This energy storage system is static and has strong charge and discharge capabilities. Especially those that can provide powerful power in an instant, such as electromagnetic guns, only supercapacitors can supply it, and flywheel energy storage is simply not enough.

The shortcomings of supercapacitors are also obvious. If this thing leaks electricity, it will definitely electrocute people. The entire aircraft carrier is an iron lump, and no one can escape by then. If it were not for the experience of the previous aircraft carrier, this one He would never be so bold.

“Yes, there is such a plan, but we have made reservations. If there is a problem during the trial voyage, we may replace it with flywheel energy storage.” Qin Tao said.

"These devices are all below the deck and can be replaced directly through the hangar." The person on the side said: "However, we believe in the technology of Golden Sun Motor Company. If we dare to use it, then there will be no problem."

The thing Qin Tao hears the most is that he believes it! This made Qin Tao feel warm in his heart. After so many years of development, our technology has finally been perfected.

Since we were about to go into the water, the ribbons had already been put up. When the sea breeze blew, the ribbons made a whirring sound. Everyone walked and watched in the sound, as if they could never walk or see enough.

I don’t know how long it took, but a loud voice came from below: “Taozi, come down here! Why didn’t you call me?”

Qin Tao glanced at his watch. It was not even half past eight yet. Why did his father-in-law come so soon?

He walked down quickly: "Dad, you didn't sleep all night last night. You fell asleep just after dawn. You only slept for an hour or two. Why are you up now?"

"I'm not old yet!" Wu Shengli continued to be annoyed: "When a soldier goes to the battlefield, it doesn't matter if he doesn't sleep for a few days or nights. For such an important occasion, everyone is here, and I am the only one left. How can everyone think about me? ?I thought I was no longer useful and it was time to retire."

“Dad, please calm down, it’s not time to launch yet. By the way, since you’re here, let’s change the hull number in advance? This aircraft carrier should be 18, right? This hull number is good.”

When being built on the slipway or dock, warships do not have hull numbers. Usually, when they are launched, they are given hull numbers and named at the same time. Now this warship is in a hurry and has not painted the hull numbers yet. It was originally planned to be done this morning. of.

Wu Shengli rolled his eyes at Qin Tao: "Do you think I have this skill?"

Painting the hull number is also a skill. After all, the warship is very big and the scaffolding has been removed. You have to use a long pole tied to a roller to paint. Ordinary people may not be able to paint the wall evenly, let alone paint it artistically. Font comes.

However, out of necessity, a shipyard needs one or two people who are proficient in this craft. Mingzhou Group has many talents, and more than a dozen people can do it.

“Dad, then you are here to supervise the formation.” Qin Tao shouted in the distance: “Old Wang, come and signal the ship!”

Old Wang came over with tools in hand and said with a smile: "Okay, Mr. Qin, Leader Wu, I will give you the ship number. Do you have any special requirements?"

"No."

Wu Shengli certainly knew that his son-in-law was thinking about his own health. Now that he saw the ship number of 18 flashed up, he was relieved.

 Everyone has been busy for a while, and the time of nine o'clock in the morning has arrived.

A row of naval officers and soldiers in military uniforms had already stood in front of the dock. Wang Wei was standing in front of these people, and he was even more excited.

On the side, the military band has begun to play music, and the entire launching ceremony begins in a grand atmosphere.

“I announce that the first ship of the Type 003 aircraft carrier has been named Fujian! Hull number 18. I hope this warship can ride the wind and waves, sail in the world’s oceans, and show the elegance of our Eastern Navy!”

001, 002, and 003 are all aircraft carrier models. The first two types have only one, so the hull number and model are the same. However, it is different when it comes to 003. There will be more than one such aircraft carrier. The current 18 is 003, and the following 19 and 20 are also 003. This aircraft carrier will be built in batches and become a fist to protect the motherland's maritime borders.

As for aircraft carriers of 150,000 tons, they are all demonstration projects. They may appear in the long future, but certainly not now. Eastern aircraft carrier technology has matured. The next problem is funds and personnel. As long as If these are kept up, the aircraft carrier's power can be rapidly expanded.

“Now, I declare that the launching ceremony has officially begun!”

The wine bottles that had been prepared long ago drew a beautiful arc under the pull of the rope, and beautifully hit the bow of the ship, blooming beautiful flowers. Just like the launching ceremony of the 002 aircraft carrier, all the ribbons on both sides were released. Fire trucks formed two water dragon arches, and the huge dock began to fill with water.

The 003 aircraft carrier came into contact with river water for the first time, and will also come into contact with sea water, and sea water from all over the world!

 The huge aircraft carrier floated slowly, and then slowly left the dock with the help of tugboats. The nuclear reactor was not started, and the auxiliary engines were not started, so at this time it was not capable of sailing alone.

The huge aircraft carrier slowly moved outward, and the outline of the huge hull was completely displayed in front of everyone's eyes. Everyone's eyes were wet. We have been fighting for it for fifteen years!

 Qin Tao was also filled with emotion.

When the 002 aircraft carrier was launched, Mr. Liu asked to come over. Now, when the 003 aircraft carrier was launched, there was no movement from Mr. Liu. Of course, this was due to Mr. Liu's physical condition, but more importantly, the launch of an aircraft carrier was no longer unusual. It’s commonplace!

 This is just like when the 052C first appeared. Military fans will remember the hull number, ship name, etc. of each warship. What about now? With the mass production of 052DL, military fans no longer remember these names by heart, because there are too many!

When the 002 aircraft carrier was launched, it was of epochal significance. After all, it was the first aircraft carrier built by Dongfang and the first aircraft carrier like the Kitty Hawk class. Now, the 003 aircraft carrier has reached the world's advanced level. Moreover, it will continue to advance and will continue to be built in the future. This aircraft carrier is not a big deal, just be normal.

 In the future, Mr. Liu will hear the news about the launching of the water on the 19th and 20th!

The playing of the military band is still going on, and everyone's mood is also rising and falling with the drumbeat of the military band. The 003 aircraft carrier has been launched, outfitting, sea trials, and service. Everything will be in full swing. It's time to join the navy. At that time, there will definitely be a batch of J-20 carrier-based aircraft above!

 In the sky, the reconnaissance satellite flew over again.

 (End of this chapter)