Chapter 355 Titanium alloy model?

"As a country, our geographical location is very important, and the threats we face around the world are increasing day by day. These reasons allow our Asian Defense Exhibition to be successfully held. This time, it is our fourth Asian Defense Exhibition. We can see that this It is no longer just an Asian defense exhibition. Arms dealers from all over the world gather here. A total of forty-six countries and thousands of manufacturers come to participate in our defense exhibition, making our Asian defense exhibition a Worldwide Defense Exhibition.”

Today is April 19. The opening ceremony of the defense exhibition was hosted by the famous Datuk Seri Najib Razak. His voice, along with the broadcast, echoed over the entire defense exhibition.

 In the outdoor exhibition area, a group of people have gathered outside the Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry booth.

Most of these people were soldiers in military uniforms, and a few were reporters with tags on their chests. These people were all attracted by the huge warship model.

The camera lens was shooting wildly at this large model, while Yang Dawei, the designer of Mingzhou Group, was directing several young men under him to distribute leaflets to people around him.

“We are the most advanced F-40T foreign trade frigate.” At the bow of this warship model, Qin Tao stood next to the gun and introduced it to the people present.

Xu Zhengyang stood next to him, looking at the crowd warily. If that figure appeared again, he would react immediately.

Qin Tao's figure looks a little bloated, and the suits he wears are all one size larger because he wears a bulletproof vest underneath. Of course, the possibility that the other party would really dare to take action in this situation is still very small. This body armor is mainly just in case.

There are also several disguised security personnel among the crowd. Once suspicious persons are found, they will take decisive action.

At this time, Qin Tao still had to introduce what should be introduced. After all, their Mingzhou Group came all the way here to do business.

Of course, the things he wants to introduce are all in the brochure.

In the crowd, a reporter shouted loudly: "Excuse me, where are the anti-aircraft weapons on your warship?"

“Could it be that those AK630s are used for air defense?”

"Of course not. Our warship uses a vertical launch system ship-to-air missile and has omnidirectional defense capabilities. Now, please ask our staff to open the sides so that everyone can see clearly!"

The sides of this warship model can actually be opened?

 Everyone looked at the huge warship model in surprise. Then, they saw someone starting to tighten the screws on the edge of the side plate!

This model is too strange, right?

 Everyone was extremely curious and looked at the opening.

“Excuse me, what is your warship made of?”

Such a big thing, if it were welded with steel, it would probably weigh hundreds of tons, right? A trailer cannot be towed. Cardboard? There's no way that person could step on it! wooden?

Wood is the most likely material. It has a light structure and can bear the weight of a person. However, the color of this warship does not look like it. The surface has a metallic luster!

 Aluminum alloy? It’s unlikely. If it’s made of aluminum alloy, how expensive would it be?

Looking at the curious eyes of the audience, Qin Tao said calmly: "This warship is entirely made of titanium alloy."

 Titanium alloy!

At this time, everyone was shocked.

They know how valuable titanium alloy is. How much would it cost to build such a warship model using titanium alloy?

Hundreds of millions, billions?

Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group is too powerful, right? Are you so willing to spend money?

Looking at the eyes of the people below, Qin Tao felt very satisfied. This was the effect he wanted.

Tomorrow's newspapers and tonight's news will all report on the Mingzhou Group. A warship model of this size was already eye-catching. Now, everyone knows that this model is actually made of titanium alloy!

Even now, the news has spread rapidly, and countless reporters and audiences are coming out of the indoor exhibition area to watch the excitement.

Titanium alloy warship model, I have never heard of it!

Of course, this is still using Lao Maozi's discarded titanium alloy. After it was transported to Mingzhou Group, part of it was used to build a deep-diving lifeboat, but there was still a lot left. So, Qin Tao waved his hand and made a titanium alloy model first. , show it off!

  In any case, it’s just a matter of knocking out a shell and just operating it on the bending machine. As for assembly, there is no welding and screws or riveting are used directly. After returning, you can do other things by taking it apart.

At this time, the cover plate on the side was removed. Sure enough, one person easily picked up the cover plate. Looking at the thickness, you knew it must be a very light metal.

The internal structure of the warship's side is also shown. In the front is the ammunition feeder equipment under the naval gun, and in the back is the square vertical launch tube.

At this time, the reporter who just asked the question had also received the brochure, both in Chinese and English. When he saw the data above, he was shocked again.

“A missile with a range of forty kilometers? How is this possible? Don’t you only have Sea Rattlesnakes?”

“Yes, what is this domestically produced 40-kilometer missile?”

"Everyone, aren't you the most professional military reporters? Why don't you even know this?" Qin Tao looked at the reporters: "Our domestically produced missiles with a range of 40 kilometers were displayed at the International Defense Exhibition three years ago. The one that has appeared in public has a nice name, Kaishan. By the way, if you want to know more, you can go to the indoor exhibition hall, where our Kaishan system is on display indoors."

 Kaishan?

“Your Kaishan missile is just a modified version of the SA-2 missile, and its performance is very poor! Using it as an anti-aircraft missile for warships is fooling people!”

 From the crowd below, a voice came out.

Xu Zhengyang looked over with sharp eyes and immediately recognized the person who spoke. His brain compared it like a computer comparison program.

　South Kimchi Country, Jung Woo-chul, technical director of Hyundai Heavy Industries!

This guy is here to cause trouble?

“Mr. Qin, I’m from the Southern Pickle Country.” Xu Zhengyang whispered in Qin Tao’s ear.

 Qin Tao nodded, OK, no problem. Let’s go to their place to cause trouble in a while!

“Sir, your understanding is wrong.” Qin Tao looked at the direction of the speaker: “Now, we will show you a Kaishan missile, so that everyone can know the difference from the Sam-2 missile.”

 Qin Tao waved his hand, and the staff behind him bent down, opened one of the launch covers, and pulled out the missile model inside.

The projectile body is thick, with four large-area fins in the middle being deployed, and the four fins on the bottom sticking to the ground, just like a support.

 Everyone was shocked. This model is too realistic, right? Not only is there an internal missile launcher, there are actually missiles inside!

 However, once this model comes out, doubts no longer exist.

 Because the appearance of this missile is completely different from the SAM-2 missile!

  The SAM 2 missile is slender, divided into two sections at the front and rear, and the booster at the back is longer. Now what? This model is very similar to the Hawk missile.

“Since everyone can come to the Asian Defense Exhibition, they should be professionals. Let’s take a look. Is this Kaishan missile the same as the SA-2 missile?”

 The people below shook their heads.

"Did you see it? There is no similarity at all!" Qin Tao said: "Sir, where did you hear that our Kaishan missile is a modified version of the Sam-2 missile?"

Zheng Yuzhe blushed and said nothing.

The appearance of the missile is indeed not similar. If he says anything else, he will probably be despised by others. If he is recognized, wouldn't it mean that even the modern heavy industry behind him will be despised?

  Can't say, can't say.

Qin Tao smiled.

"The outside world always looks at China's military industry with colored glasses. Whenever we invent a new weapon, we always want to find a father for it. In fact, an insider can tell at a glance that as long as those who don't understand anything Only a layman can make things up."

Zheng Yuzhe held back and did not dare to speak.

"Of course, everyone knows that our Hongqi-2 air defense missile, which is a replica of the Sam-2 missile, has been in service for decades and is now on the verge of elimination. Therefore, we The scientific and technical personnel changed it into a surface-to-surface missile and continued to use the remaining heat. If you are interested, you can go to the indoor exhibition area and our AVIC Technology booth to see it. The price is very cheap."

By the way, Qin Tao made an advertisement for this missile, and then continued to talk about his own projects.

"Our Kaishan missile has a range of more than 40 kilometers and has medium-range air defense capabilities. If you choose it, you can protect the entire fleet. Of course. Because some people always look at us with colored glasses, Therefore, we also have different matching plans." Qin Tao said: "You can turn to the second page of the brochure, our air defense missile system has been replaced by a hedgehog."

hedgehog?

Many people have never heard of this name. When they turned to the second page and saw the familiar missile, they recognized it.

“SA-N-7? Isn’t it called Gadfly?”

“No, how come the range of this missile is close to forty kilometers? It’s obviously only more than twenty kilometers!”

Looking at the confused looks of these people, Qin Tao introduced them.

"Everyone, when we were developing this anti-aircraft frigate, we coordinated with Da Mao and decided to introduce their latest missile system. This is an improvement on the Shikili missile system you call Gadfly. range. This is also to meet the diversified needs of users." Qin Tao said with a smile on his face: "Some users pursue cost-effectiveness, then choose our own Kaishan system, and some users pursue high performance, then choose From the big-haired hedgehog.”

Hedgehog missile system is the name of Da Mao, and the West will give it a number of SA-N-12 Grizzly Bear. However, this was only available after the missile was put into service.

 Now, this missile has just appeared and has not yet been installed on a warship, so it does not have any number yet.

 Da Mao’s latest anti-aircraft missile!

Who dares to say that the performance is unreliable? Who dares to say the quality is low?

Two different missiles were erected on the deck. The fully scaled models were more than half a meter long. Qin Tao raised one in each hand.

"Everyone, we have a variety of configuration solutions, and there is always one that can meet the needs of users! If you want cheap, use Kaishan, and if you want high performance, use Hedgehog. If you want both cheapness and high performance, then, Please go back and lie down in bed and sleep, only in dreams!"

As soon as this was said, the whole crowd burst into laughter.

“Mr. Qin, do you have any other configuration plans?”

 At this moment, another reporter spoke below.

This is a female reporter with an oriental face, a slim figure, a curvy figure, long hair, and a sweet smile on her face.

“Of course, if the user likes it, other Western equipment can be added, such as the American MK41 launch system, but we are only responsible for the final assembly and not the negotiation.”

"In other words, are your main products still based on Da Mao's style? We can see that the roof radar on the mast, the eye masks on both sides of the bridge, and the music stand directly in front are all Da Mao's products. It seems that the target illumination radar of our Hongqi-16 is nicknamed "eye mask". I don't know if Lao Maozi's one has the same nickname.)

After her reminder, the people around noticed that this was exactly a big-haired warship, and all the equipment on it was like a big-haired thing!

"Currently, our model is arranged according to the Hedgehog missile. The Hedgehog missile needs a top-plate radar to provide target data and an eye mask to illuminate the target. We also brought the band radar for long-range detection of warships. , this is an over-the-horizon radar after all. Madam, your vision is very good, much better than the gentleman just now."

The people around him burst into laughter again and looked at Zheng Yuzhe. At this time, Zheng Yuzhe's face was red, but he still refused to leave. He wanted to find out all the details of the warship and then go back to make a detailed report.

 The female reporter also smiled sweetly, and her eyes seemed to be able to enchant people.

“Okay, I’ve almost introduced you to the front. Now let’s go to the back and take a look at the power system at the back. Please ask our staff to open the back cover.”

After the back was disassembled, the camera lens took another wild shot.

“We used four diesel engines with dual-shaft propulsion. This is also the world’s first full-diesel power plant.”

"You're bragging!" Zheng Yuzhe, who had been holding back for a long time, finally spoke: "This kind of power should be the first of its kind in France. It is used by the Lavente-class frigates! You actually say that you are the first of its kind!"

 Finally found a direction to counterattack. Zheng Yuzhe's voice was loud and trembling due to excitement.

Qin Tao looked at Zheng Yuzhe with a smile: "This gentleman is indeed a half-dabbler and has only a half-knowledge. Now, please let our beautiful female reporter introduce it to you!"

Qin Tao looked at the female reporter just now.

 The military is only for men, and there are very few female reporters. There is only one female reporter in the direction Qin Tao looks at, the one who spoke just now.

At this time, she nodded and said, "Although the Lavent class frigate is also used, it uses a small tow truck. The diesel engine for cruising has low power, and the diesel engine for acceleration has high power. This product of Mingzhou Group , use diesel engines of the same power, so the technical difficulty will be greater in paralleling vehicles. They are both all-diesel combinations, but they are definitely the first of their kind."

 What, can you explain it this way?

Zheng Yuzhe felt a little angry, but this did make sense. Their Quanchai Alliance was different from France's Quanchai Alliance. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was the first of its kind.

 In this case, wouldn’t you become a clown?

"Sir, do you understand? If you understand, please give this lady a tuition fee! If you don't understand, then give more and let her explain it to you. In the future Save yourself the embarrassment."

There was another burst of laughter. This time, Zheng Yuzhe was completely ashamed. He gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, turned around and left.

The female reporter looked at Qin Tao and continued to smile sweetly. At this time, Xu Zhengyang was already secretly admiring him.

 Mr. Qin laid the groundwork without revealing anything. Not only did he successfully drive away the troublemaker, he also tested the female reporter!

The latter is more important. This female reporter must have a problem, because this foreign trade frigate has just been launched. The difference between full diesel power and diesel power is not something outsiders can understand. However, this female reporter said the difference between it and the Lavent frigate. If it is clear, then her identity will be completely exposed!

 It seems that the opponent also knows that in this kind of situation, he can't play too big, and it will not end in the end, so he plans to use a honey trap!

 It's a pity that the other party has not investigated. With a wife like that, how could Mr. Qin be tempted by other women?

 You can relax now.

“Our frigate has a very balanced air defense, anti-ship, and anti-submarine capabilities, and is the most suitable design for users. Now, anyone who is interested in ordering our warship can come up in an orderly manner and inspect it in person!”

 The purpose of making such a large model is of course other than attracting attention.

 Other warships are just pocket models. Take a look at the appearance. Qin Tao’s model can be directly climbed up to see various internal details! The impression this leaves on potential customers is definitely extraordinary.

 Hearing Qin Tao's words, the people below suddenly became excited.

"By the way, I have to add that the users who come here for inspection are limited to developing countries. Other peers from developed countries should not come here. In our words, peers are enemies. If you are at this defense exhibition, It would be too much to steal our technology and finally build a warship that is the same as ours."

When Qin Tao said this, he looked at the Western faces in the crowd. These people could only watch from a distance. If they wanted to step up and inspect, there was absolutely no way.

"Mr. Qin, can we come up?" Some people in the crowd were already gearing up and couldn't wait.

“Of course, welcome old friends.” Qin Tao smiled when he saw a familiar figure among them.

 Laoba!

The first one to come up for inspection was an officer of the Pakistani Navy. The leader of the team was the same senior officer Mahmoud who he met when he was promoting the 053 frigate last time!

Mahmoud was wearing a brand-new military uniform and looked in high spirits. After passing through the cordon outside, he ran directly to the big hole and looked at the anti-aircraft missile model inside.

The Chinese Navy has lacked air defense weapons for a long time. By the way, Laoba’s air defense level is not very good either. The 053 frigate ordered last time only used the Sea Sidewinder air defense missile system.

 However, how can that kind of point defense system with a range of only a dozen kilometers compare with the medium-range air defense system in front of us?

 The range is close to 40 kilometers, and it is still hanging down. No matter how you look at it, it is very cost-effective!

"According to the current design, there are four eight-unit missile launchers on it, so there are a total of thirty-two missiles, which can deal with various targets. If it is a Hedgehog system, whether it is an aircraft at an altitude of six thousand meters, or Anti-ship missiles flying at low altitude on the sea can be intercepted. This weapon system will provide a protective umbrella for your navy."

Mahmoud nodded: "Yes, the air defense performance of this warship is very good!"

“Its displacement is close to 4,000 tons, so the internal space is larger and the overall performance is better. We also have a special tropical design with high-power air conditioning to meet the needs of navigation in tropical seas.”

 Mahmoud nodded repeatedly: "Yes, I'll go up and have a look!"

Standing on the deck and looking at the cover of the vertical launcher, Mahmoud was even more filled with anticipation.

This is only the 1990s, and the high-end Aegis system in the United States is not sold casually. Besides, even if it is sold, they in Pakistan will never be able to afford it. They are looking for second-hand warships all over the world, not because they have no money.

 Now, looking at this system, he is drooling, but he also knows in his heart that the price of this kind of warship is definitely not cheap!

 “How much does it cost?”

“As for the selling price, let’s go to the office inside the booth to discuss it in detail,” Qin Tao said.

 If you speak outside, it is easier for others to hear you, so it is more appropriate to go to the office.

Each external exhibition stand area will have a dedicated office, some are fixed houses, and some are just tents.

Mingzhou Group has brought three tents, which can facilitate the negotiation of three groups of business at the same time.

After Mahmoud led the group to visit, Qin Tao left Yang Dawei to lead the next group of people to visit, and he took Lao Ba and his party into the middle tent.

 “Everyone, don’t be offended by the simple conditions.”

“Mr. Qin, we are not here for tourism.” Mahmoud said: “How much does an air defense frigate like yours equipped with the Hedgehog system cost?”

"If you don't count the missiles, the price needs to be 150 million. This is the lowest price we can quote you. If we switch to other customers, our quotation will be at least around 200 million. Of course, if we purchase our own missiles, For the mountain system, together with a hundred spare bombs, the price can be reduced to 100 million."

(The construction cost of each Type 054A frigate is 1.8 billion yuan, which is converted into two to three hundred million U.S. dollars per ship. However, those are all after the new millennium. It is only 1994. According to the currency value of this era, I quoted Laoba 150 million, probably about the same.)

Is it worth spending US$150 million to purchase a frigate with a displacement of less than 4,000 tons?

 It depends on how you compare.

The last batch of 053s purchased by Laoba only cost more than 30 million US dollars each, which is less than a fraction of this 054, but its combat effectiveness is also poor.

 Nowadays, this kind of warships use a large amount of Da Mao's equipment, so of course the price has also gone up.

 Chance Qin Tao led a team to purchase the modern grade from Lao Maozi, which was also at the same price. However, except for Qin Tao, it would be absolutely impossible for anyone else to do it. A modern-class ship would cost 400 million US dollars. Looking at it this way, the current foreign trade frigates of the Mingzhou Group are already very cheap.

The price is indeed not expensive, but even Pakistan can’t afford it!

“If you are interested in purchasing, we can discuss various payment methods. For example, exchanging the right to use Gwadar Port is also possible.”

 (End of this chapter)