Chapter 187 Substitute: Jacques-141

The renderings are still very domineering, especially the picture of the deck full of carrier-based aircraft, which makes people look impulsive. Lakour took a few photos and left with satisfaction. Zhao Wanshun and the others paid the reward and put the design into effect. The design drawings of the F-25T were also taken away.

The design office was filled with joy. Qin Tao asked the accountant to withdraw a large amount of money, and then distributed the money to the designers on the spot.

“Qin Gong, there’s no need for this. The 20,000 yuan is just enough to repay the debt we owe for housing here.” Yang Zhaoxiang looked at the 20,000 yuan handed to them and couldn’t help but shake his head.

Technicians like them would certainly be eligible for housing if they went to other units. However, Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has come up with a new method of raising funds to build houses. Even if they are all college students, they are not eligible to get houses directly. , you have to spend money.

However, compared with the promised salary to them, the money from the collective housing is just drizzle to them, and it will be paid off in a year and a half. Now, this bonus is enough.

Qin Tao smiled: "Of course, but the money still has to be distributed. After it is distributed, you go to the finance department to pay the money, one yard at a time. At least, let the money feel in your pockets first."

"Um."

Yang Zhaoxiang took the money and put it solemnly into his pocket, 20,000 yuan, two piles, one in each pocket, which was quite heavy.

"It's absolutely right to come to Mingzhou." Yang Dawei also said: "In terms of material, there is nothing to say."

"Gong Yang, you will have more and more money in the future, but you have to be careful not to spend it carelessly. You have to save your money." Qin Tao continued to say while giving out money to everyone: "It won't take a few years. Our group will undergo further restructuring, and by then, your money will have to be sent to the factory."

 Reform the system and send it to the factory?

 Everyone was confused.

“In the future, our factory will be established as a joint-stock enterprise, and all employees will be able to own shares. At that time, your monthly salary will be just your pocket money, and the annual share dividend will be the bulk of it,” Qin Tao said.

Qin Baoshan smiled and said nothing. Qin Tao could do whatever he wanted. He was the boss here anyway.

"Yeah." Yang Dawei nodded, and then continued: "Mr. Qin, what are we going to do next? Is it to design that aircraft carrier?"

They are engaged in design, and they are engaged in design with full enthusiasm. As a ship designer, it is such a rare opportunity to have the opportunity to design an aircraft carrier!

Yang Dawei can’t wait.

"That's right, the next task is to design the aircraft carrier. After the Siamese people go back, it will probably take a few months to implement the project. Then, they will invite bids. By then, our The best preparation is to go directly to Siam to bid with the design drawings."

 Carrier?

Qin Baoshan was also shocked. Qin Tao actually wanted to build an aircraft carrier? This is simply unbelievable.

“However, Qin Gong, none of us have experience in designing aircraft carriers.” Yang Dawei said.

“Gong Yang, did you inspect the Melbourne number back then?” Qin Tao asked.

Yang Dawei nodded: "Yes, but after all, it was an aircraft carrier from World War II."

"They are all the same. In fact, the aircraft carrier has not changed much in these years. What we want to design is still a light aircraft carrier." Qin Tao said: "I will come up with the overall design and you will be responsible for the sub-design."

Yang Dawei shook his head: "No, Mr. Qin, the technology of aircraft carriers has changed a lot over the years. For example, aircraft carriers during World War II all had deck elevators. Modern aircraft carriers have side elevators. We started from that The structure seen on the Melbourne is suitable for a modern aircraft carrier."

An aircraft carrier not only has aircraft on the deck, but also in the hangar below. Especially maintenance and repairs are all done in the hangar below. This involves a problem: how to lift the aircraft from the hangar to On deck?

Aircraft carriers in the World War II era all had openings in the middle of the deck. Some aircraft carriers even had three large openings in the front, middle and rear. Although it was convenient to lift and lower, when in use, large holes would be exposed in the deck, making it impossible for carrier-based aircraft to fly. Take off and landing.

During the Cold War, this defect was made up for. The elevator was moved from the center of the deck to the edge of the deck, such as the front and rear positions of the aircraft carrier island, the sides and rear of the angled deck, etc. In short, the takeoff and landing decks are complete. , so that it will not interfere with the take-off and landing operations of the carrier-based aircraft.

 Now, how to solve the problem of elevators for an aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons?

"The lift is not a big problem. We can set up a stern lift at the rear of the warship to lift the Sea Harrier fighter jet. We can set up an internal lift in front of the ship island to lift the helicopter. As long as the jump deck on the left is clear of That’s it.”

 “Stern? How to land?”

"Vertical landing." Qin Tao rolled his eyes at Yang Dawei. I have said so much to the Siamese people, but you haven't even taken it to heart? The one we are carrying is a Sea Harrier, which can take off and land vertically in a short distance. Why does it have to land on the elevator at the stern of the ship? There's plenty of room ahead.

Yang Dawei suddenly realized.

 Can’t blame him, after all, it’s his first time too.

"Unfortunately, we can only build the hull, and the Siamese people have to buy the carrier-based aircraft on it. This is the only factor that is unfavorable to us." Qin Tao said: "Other bidders may use packaged aircraft for sale. Way to fool the Siamese people."

This is Qin Tao's only worry. Spain, for example, will definitely come to bid. They can not only build aircraft carriers, but also provide a batch of AV-8S carrier-based aircraft to Siam.

“Yes, when it comes to vertical take-off and landing fighter jets, apart from the British Sea Harrier, the only one left is Lao Maozi’s blacksmith.” Yang Dawei said: “It is impossible for the Siamese Navy to purchase Lao Maozi’s blacksmith.”

In the 1960s, all countries began to be interested in vertical take-off and landing fighter jets. Even China, although its aviation technology was backward, had tested vertical take-off and landing technology on Liuye's body, but of course nothing happened in the end.

 There are only two models that have actually been successfully put into service.

The British Sea Harrier has the engine placed in the middle of the fuselage. The nozzle is connected from behind the compressor. The rear combustion chamber nozzle can also be flipped. In this way, the front and rear can be used to pull onions on dry land and hold up the aircraft.

Lao Maozi’s Yak-38, nicknamed the Red Blacksmith, has the main engine at the tail of the aircraft, and two lift engines placed vertically behind the pilot, so that they can work together to lift the aircraft.

The superiority of the two options is now clear. Lao Maozi's Yak-38 has a combat radius of only more than two hundred kilometers and is a proper mast defender. What's more terrible is that because there is a lift engine in the front, it blows directly on the deck, so the problem of deck ablation has never been solved.

Even Lao Maozi’s heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser has left the Yak-38 idle at the land airport for a long time, while the British Sea Harrier has participated in actual combat.

However, things have changed. When the Americans started to develop power generation, they used the technical route of the Yak-38, except that the lift engine was replaced by a lift fan.

According to our relationship with Lao Maozi, there is no problem in purchasing Yak-38. In fact, even if the relationship between Siam and Lao Maozi is not good, a few months later, the Red Empire suddenly collapsed and the confrontation disappeared. .

However, the Yak-38 is very cheating. When the old Minsk traveled thousands of miles from the Black Sea to the Far East, it was tested in tropical waters. As a result, the engine power dropped, and it was finally found that it was difficult to take off in tropical waters.

There is no solution to this problem. We must not cheat Siam. You must know that Siam is China's traditional arms exporter. If you cheat them, what will you do if you don't buy it in the future?

Qin Tao rolled his eyes and suddenly thought of something: "If it is paired with a carrier-based aircraft, it is also possible. Lao Maozi also has a substitute for the blacksmith. We can sell this to Siam, at least it can Let Siam know that it is not difficult to choose fighter aircraft, so the purchase of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft can be separated. When the time comes, we will have another price war, and I don’t believe that Siamese people will not be tempted."

The Spaniards quoted no more than 400 million, so we quoted 350 million. The Spaniards quoted 350 million, so we quoted 300 million. Anyway, we have a cost advantage. Even if the final deal is 280 million, we can earn him 100 million.

 Don’t think about it if it’s too much. Set a small goal first and make 100 million.

Hearing what Qin Tao said, Yang Dawei was a little surprised: "Lao Maozi, do you have a substitute for the blacksmith?"

Yang Dawei doesn’t know, but Qin Tao knows that Lao Maozi’s replacement is the Yak-141.

Yaklev Design Bureau was famous during World War II, but it fell behind in the jet age of the Cold War. Although there were many reasons, the ending was still disappointing.

When the Mikoyan Design Bureau and the Sukhoi Design Bureau were singing high songs and moving forward, the Yak Design Bureau could only pick up some cold food that others did not want to eat. However, they were still very strong. When the Yak-38 entered service , they knew that this aircraft was useless, so they continued to improve it.

 It is said to be an improvement, but in fact it is almost the same as a new development. Just this year, the brand-new Yak-141 has begun frequent test flights on aircraft carriers.

From the appearance point of view, this aircraft has many similarities with the MiG-25, such as the rectangular air inlets on both sides, the upper monoplane layout behind the air inlets, and the entire outline of the front fuselage if viewed from the front. It's so similar to lines that it's hard to tell.

Of course, it's completely different from the tail. Although they are all twin vertical tails, the Yak-141's twin vertical tail layout is just to free up the butt. Its vertical tails are supported by cantilever beams placed on both sides. of.

In front of the nozzle that can be deflected by a three-stage rotation combination is a monster with a maximum thrust of 108 kilonewtons and an afterburner of 151 kilonewtons. Coupled with two lift engines with a thrust of 41 kilonewtons, it can easily make Jacques - 141 takes off and lands vertically, and at the same time, it also has excellent combat capabilities.

 With a maximum speed of over Mach 1.4, a range of 2,100 kilometers, and a practical ceiling of 15,500 meters, the aircraft is highly responsive and can compete with other fixed-wing aircraft.

It's a pity that when it just matured, the Red Empire suddenly collapsed. The Navy began to sell warships. Of course, it was unable to continue this kind of development project. Even the Mikoyan Design Bureau collapsed, and even because of the invention The chief engineer was so ashamed and angry that he committed suicide without paying his salary. The Yak-141 could only end without a problem, and in the end it was cheaper for the Americans. Except for the one that crashed, all the others were sold to the Americans.

Although some people say that the Americans had developed the rotating tail nozzle design in the 1960s, anyone with a discerning eye can know that the Yak-141 was resurrected on the Fat Electric.

Thinking of this experience, Qin Tao felt a little sad. Now that Qin Tao has been reborn, should he buy those Yak-141 prototypes?

It's all money, so now Qin Tao must find ways to make more money so that he can do many things.

At this time, facing Yang Dawei's doubts, Qin Tao smiled: "Yes, Lao Maozi is doing research and development. When we have the opportunity in the future, we will bring that kind of aircraft over."

There is no need to say too much to Yang Dawei now. Anyway, we are just designing aircraft carriers at the moment. However, why is Yang Dawei so excited?

“Qin Gong, tell me, if we can get that kind of aircraft, will our navy also have an aircraft carrier?”

 It turns out that Yang Dawei’s focus is here!

I estimate that even a group of naval officers would come over to inquire about the news when they learned that they were going to build an aircraft carrier for Siam at a very cheap price, right?

 It’s a pity that we still have to disappoint them.

"Such a small aircraft carrier has poor combat effectiveness and is not in line with the development of our navy." Qin Tao said: "While the Americans are deceiving that large aircraft carriers are useless, they keep making their own aircraft carriers bigger and bigger. We Don’t be fooled, the one with a tonnage of 10,000 to 20,000 tons is at most a dock landing ship, an amphibious assault ship or the like, and the displacement of an aircraft carrier must be at least 40,000 tons.”

"Moreover, aircraft carriers operate in formations. Lao Maozi's heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser is a different kind. Let's not talk about it. Let's just talk about Western aircraft carrier formations. If there is not a large number of anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warships to **** the aircraft carrier, the aircraft carrier will be a living target. Therefore, What our navy needs most right now is air defense ships."

“Yes, we need air defense ships.” Yang Dawei nodded: “So, we must build the air defense ships as soon as possible. By the way, Mr. Qin, when will the Navy allocate funds?”

The order has fallen into his own hands. Now, Yang Dawei is anxiously waiting for the navy to allocate funds.

Qin Tao smiled: "Well, we have to wait. On the one hand, we are building two large ships and the docks are occupied. On the other hand, the navy's funds are probably almost spent. Maybe next year Only then can work begin.”

The country needs to develop its economy and the military must be patient. The current military expenditure is enough for the navy to ensure the construction progress of the 052. This type of 051C will have to wait a little longer.

“Mr. Qin, will there be any changes in this project?” Yang Dawei was a little worried.

 No matter what the project is, as long as it is delayed, it may fail. Yang Dawei knows this very well.

At this time, hearing Yang Dawei's words, Qin Baoshan on the side was also a little nervous: "Yes, Taozi, our shipyard has won the order with great difficulty, so there can be no accidents."

"What accident could happen? I have already informed Uncle Wu and asked him to coordinate and transport the four gas turbines to our warehouse first, so that we can prepare in advance."

I went to Lao Maozi and got back a lot of good stuff. One was for testing and was handed over to relevant units for research. The other four have been built but are no longer suitable for installation on ships, and they are still well sealed.

As long as the four gas turbines are brought to our side, how can the navy break the contract?

If the contract is broken, these four gas turbines can just be regarded as compensation, and the Navy can continue to burn boilers honestly.

 With such a good thing in hand, the navy would never dare to break the contract.

 The main problem is that the S-300 system ordered from Lao Maozi has not yet been delivered, and the Navy also has limited funds, so this project cannot be rushed yet.

“Old man, let’s build a slipway first. With a 100,000-ton slipway, it will be more convenient for us to build ships in the future. The current dock is mainly used for ship repair.”

Qin Baoshan nodded. After the family building was built, the infrastructure team had nothing to do. There were no old ships for them to dismantle, so they took advantage of this time to build a new slipway.

Compared with the dock, the slipway is much simpler. It is to build a platform near the sea water and push it down directly after the ship is built. The structure is simple and the cost is low, making it the best choice for shipbuilding.

Building ships in a dock now is simply a luxury!

“Mr. Qin, are we going to stop building the 400,000-ton shipyard?” Yang Dawei was a little anxious.

"Of course we have to build it, but we have to wait for the opportunity." Qin Tao said: "We are starting to build the slipway now, which just makes the Americans anxious. They want us to continue to invest money. No way, they want to get their money back. We can only continue to fill that bottomless hole, and when the gantry crane is dismantled, we can continue to make money."

We have to let the Americans know that if you want to continue to increase money, there is no way. We will not wait any longer and start building slipways to make do with it.

This cannot be said to be despicable to Qin Tao, everything is done in accordance with the contract.

“What plan is used for the slipway?” Qin Baoshan asked his son.

 Even if it is a simple slipway, it cannot be built casually. It must be well designed.

“It’s still conventional. There are tracks underneath, and the water is launched upside down, but space must be left on both sides. We may be able to install more gantry cranes in the future.”

Qin Baoshan opened his eyes wide, boy, are you addicted to buying gantry cranes?

This, Qin Tao really has a plan. When the Red Empire collapses in Hangzhou, Ermao's shipyard will be miserable. It should close down and go bankrupt. Those gantry cranes can be purchased at a more favorable price.

 It just takes time. They will buy it after they have shed their last blood. It may take ten or eight years, so he still has to buy the gantry crane from the United States first, and then expand his own strength at a low cost.

 “Let me draw a design drawing.” Qin Tao added.

In fact, if the navy wants to build it now, Qin Tao doesn't have to worry. He can dismantle the ship directly on the river beach, or he can build the ship directly on the river beach. After the ship is built, he can use an air bag to launch the 7,000-ton ship into the water. Send the battleship down.

After working on the F-25T design drawings for his brother shipyard and receiving a design fee of 5 million, Qin Tao quickly spent all the money. In addition to giving out a bonus of more than 200,000, the remaining , have been invested in the construction of a 100,000-ton slipway.

 Qin Tao arranged everything and inspected the construction of the two ships. When I had time, I took the time to visit the Mingzhou Steel Plant.

When Qin Tao drove in Santana, the leaders of the steel plant immediately ran over excitedly: "Mr. Qin, welcome to our steel plant for inspection."

Looking at Zhang Jinxi’s excited expression, Qin Tao shook hands with the other person and said, “How is the steel plant lately?”

"Mr. Qin, our steel plant is currently working day and night. The medium and thick plates produced are not only used by our shipyard, but also sold to several other shipyards and machinery processing plants. Now our products have been Demand exceeds supply."

 From the time when it could only smelt scrap steel to now using imported iron ore to make steel, Mingzhou Steel Plant has developed.

 After Qin Tao shook hands with Zhang Jinxi, he went to look at the people around Zhang Jinxi and found that he seemed to have never seen this person before?

"Mr. Qin, let me introduce to you. This is Professor Zhou Jie, a retired materials expert from Huating University of Science and Technology. I visited three times and invited him here." Zhang Jinxi said: "Currently, Professor Zhou is responsible for the development of our new steel products. , the steel currently developed in the laboratory can already reach a yield strength of 500 MPa."

 Qin Tao was immediately overjoyed.

 If a steel plant wants to develop, it not only needs advanced production equipment, but also a research and development team.

 Qin Tao delegated power to Zhang Jinxi, and Zhang Jinxi did not disappoint Qin Tao and hired such experts for him.

In the past, they could only obtain high-strength steel with a yield strength of 520 MPa by recycling Lao Maozi's scrap submarines to build catamaran missile boats. However, these steel materials are limited after all, and they want long-term development in the future. , you must have steel that you can produce yourself.

Now, once the developed steel is mass-produced, they can use it on a large scale. The 051C built for the navy and even the flight deck of the aircraft carrier that fooled Siam can be built with this steel. It's just a Sea Harrier, there's no need to be too powerful.

“Mr. Zhou, we welcome talents like you to join our steel factory. We definitely deserve to treat intellectuals badly, and the treatment we will give you is on the same level as Gong Yang in our shipyard.” Qin Tao promised immediately.

Professor Zhou smiled: "Gong Qin, if it's just for the salary, then I can just stay in school. Huating Steel Plant also offered me a high salary to recruit me."

 “What about you?” Qin Tao was a little curious.

"I have compared it. Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has got rid of the inherent disadvantages of state-owned enterprises. Your future is limitless. Therefore, I am very optimistic about you. I believe that this place will definitely develop into the largest shipbuilding industry group in the motherland. I, The old man also has some selfish motives and wants to write his name here."

“Mr. Zhou, don’t worry, your name will definitely be included in our group diary from now on. In the future, our group will have special exhibition windows on both sides of the road, and you will also be put up.”

“This old man like me will stay here in the future. Our shipyard will build natural gas ships in the future, so I must produce qualified Invar steel materials in my lifetime.” Mr. Zhou continued.

Qin Tao held the other party's hand tightly: "Mr. Zhou, thank you for your contribution."

 (End of this chapter)