Chapter 534: A high-end aircraft carrier design plan

Qin Tao stood far away, watching Yang Dawei holding the model and introducing it incessantly. He was also very satisfied. What kind of general leads what kind of soldiers? People who follow Qin Tao now are also used to Qin Tao. Tao this way.

　　　It sounds like you are bragging, it’s just like the real thing!

Qin Tao originally just told Yang Dawei some of the benefits of the dual-ship island, but now what Yang Dawei said has greatly increased his own understanding, and it really seems like that.

 For example, a tall all-electric propulsion system.

Even the British Queen class of later generations did not have a high-power drive motor. Although it also had an integrated electric system, the propeller was still driven by a transmission shaft. In Yang Dawei's case, all the transmission shafts have been thrown away.

This is definitely a subversion of tradition. In the past, the power cabin of warships was at the tail. Now, it has been moved to the bottom of the island. What a pioneering work!

 Mingzhou Group has begun to lead the entire era, which makes people sigh!

Qin Tao is very satisfied. At the last international defense exhibition, their Mingzhou Group stole the show. This time they will also steal the show. Moreover, this time they rely on aircraft carriers to steal the show, which is different from before.

Twin ship islands, integrated power systems, electromagnetic catapults, these things will definitely become the headlines in tomorrow's newspapers!

I don’t know if Ah San will be deceived and come to buy the design drawings from him. If he really buys it, he will give them a good deal.

Yang Dawei is really amazing. He can make a model of a warship in such a short time. It should be 3D printed from titanium alloy. Only the Mingzhou Group has so much money to waste, and other groups simply can’t do it. .

 Now, the model of this warship is really eye-catching.

“Okay, I’ve finished the introduction. Now, if you have any questions, you can ask them. Please don’t make any noise and come one by one.” Yang Dawei still stood on the booth and shouted to everyone.

“Excuse me, what kind of gas turbine will you use for it? Is it outsourced?”

"This depends on the needs of customers." Yang Dawei introduced: "Currently, the most widely used gas turbine in the world is the LM2500 gas turbine. If customers have needs, we can help install this power system. Of course, we also have qualified As for the power system, our domestic gas turbines are no worse than imported ones! You can move to other exhibition areas, our brother units are displaying our own gas turbines to the outside world."

 Eastern has solved the problem of power system, which is the most exciting thing.

The 703 Institute has also put out their products. In addition to the GT-15000 gas turbine that has completed all experimental projects, there is also the GT25000 gas turbine that is under further development. The power has been increased to 30 megawatts. If it is installed With four such gas turbines, the power output exceeds 100 megawatts, and they can drive a 45,000-ton aircraft carrier. There is no problem.

“Excuse me, what is that flat plate above the island behind you?”

“This is our long-range early warning radar. It adopts an active phased array system and can achieve a search distance of 400 kilometers, providing air early warning capabilities for the entire aircraft carrier formation.” Yang Dawei introduced.

“The ship island in front is very strange. Why is its mast shaped like a polyhedron?”

“Of course it is for stealth purposes. There is also a special four-sided phased array radar above this mast, which can have multiple functions. It is still in the confidentiality stage, so I won’t introduce it more.”

There is not much to introduce about the interior of the aircraft carrier. After all, it is the hangar, fuel storage warehouse, living quarters for officers and soldiers, etc. All the doorways are on the deck. It looks simple, but there is still quite a lot of space for operation.

“Excuse me, what kind of carrier-based aircraft does this aircraft carrier mainly carry?”

"We have repeatedly demonstrated that if it is a large aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 60,000 tons, it is okay to operate heavy carrier-based fighter jets, such as our J-15, but for a medium-sized aircraft carrier with a displacement of only 45,000 tons, it is Medium-sized carrier-based aircraft are more suitable. If the customer can purchase a Western carrier-based fighter, then whether it is the Rafale fighter under development in France, the F-18 of the United States, or the MiG-29K of Da Mao, it is all possible, of course. Yes, we also have related carrier-based fighter jets. Moreover, it is the world's first stealth carrier-based fighter jet."

Chaudhary stood there, a little confused. When did the East become so powerful?

Ah San has been operating aircraft carriers for decades and considers itself to be a regional maritime power, but now it seems that it is no longer on the same level as the East.

 These aircraft carriers designed by Dongfang are too advanced, and Dongfang has also built several aircraft carriers. What about our own side? We have always relied on outsourcing, and recently we were severely slaughtered by Damao!

Chaudhary felt that his heart was full of loss, and he was not even willing to stay here anymore and left silently.

“Mr. reporter, do you need information?” A young man stopped him and handed him a brochure.

Choudary lowered his head and looked at the brochure handed over by the other party. On the surface, it was the beautiful two-ship island aircraft carrier, and it was also a rendered rendering. This aircraft carrier sailed on the rippling blue sea, destroying the J-31A. The carrier aircraft took off from the jump deck at the bow of the ship. There was also an aircraft carrying a large plate on the angled deck ready for ejection. It looked really beautiful.

 He took it silently.

Not far away, Qin Tao watched Choudary leave with a smile on his face.

The young man who distributed the leaflets was of course sent by him.

"Mr. Qin, do you think Asan will be fooled?" Xu Zhengyang on the side was curious.

"Who knows, Asan's road to developing aircraft carriers is really bumpy. We at Mingzhou Group also see it and are anxious in our hearts. If they can sincerely come for help, I really have to help them. "

Xu Zhengyang glanced at Qin Tao helplessly, Mr. Qin, you are really good at cheating people while smiling at the same time.

However, President Qin was right about the first half of his sentence. Asan's aircraft carrier journey is also quite bumpy.

In 1961, they purchased a Hercules, which was modified and named Vikrant. It took off by catapult and landed with an arresting cable. Later, after getting the Sea Harrier, they began to operate ski jump takeoff/vertical takeoff and vertical landing. The aircraft carrier, and now the Super Sun King, has taken off by ski jump and blocked the landing.

It can be said that one country's four aircraft carriers have experienced all aircraft carrier operations such as steam ejection, vertical take-off and landing, ski jump take-off, and arrested landing. This is the only one in the world's navy that has no semicolon except Asan. .

 While I was sighing, someone came over.

“Mr. Qin, I didn’t expect to see you here!” The other party was obviously very happy: “Mr. Qin, the design of the two-island aircraft carrier is really amazing!”

 Qin Tao looked at the excited people in front of him. Irges, a naval officer from the football country, was also an old friend of his. This time the International Defense Exhibition was going to be held in the East, he came to join in the fun.

Originally, the relationship between the football country and the East was not very good. After all, the geographical location of the football country determined that they had to follow a certain superpower. They purchased aircraft carriers only because the conditions offered by the East were very attractive, and After the contact, they felt that Dongfang's technical strength was not weak, and when they participated in the defense exhibition this time, they were even more surprised by what they saw.

Of course, since they are engaged in naval equipment, they are most interested in the equipment on display here. When Yang Dawei picked up the model of the twin ship islands and introduced it, Irges was also shocked. He did not expect that an aircraft carrier could be so good. Play, the design is unique.

 Mingzhou Group is really awesome!

At this time, he was holding the brochure that had just been sent to him and looked at Qin Tao excitedly: "Mr. Qin, can we change the order for this aircraft carrier?"

“Of course.” Qin Tao immediately nodded in agreement.

Xu Zhengyang was a little surprised, Mr. Qin, are you serious? Our aircraft carrier is a PPT project that is still in the design stage! You actually sold it in one bite? What should I do if I can’t make it by then?

 The integrated power system and the electromagnetic catapult are all things that have yet to be seen!

However, thinking of Mr. Qin's usual style, Xu Zhengyang relaxed a little. Maybe Mr. Qin really had something to do.

"It's just that the price has to be renegotiated." Qin Tao continued to speak calmly: "Let's talk about gas turbines first. If you purchase American gas turbines by yourself, we won't care. If you plan to use our gas turbines, Compared with boilers, the price will be approximately $300 million higher."

 Three hundred million dollars!

When these words came out, Irges was immediately startled: "So many?"

“Yes, boilers are mature and reliable. They have a history of several decades and there is no advanced technology. The price is of course very cheap. The gas turbine is different. It is a modification of an aerospace engine and the price is very high.”

“Let’s talk about the integrated power system. This system is also newly developed. It requires a lot of advanced equipment and the price will probably increase by about US$200 million.”

 Another 200 million!

"Electromagnetic catapult is a high-tech product. Currently, we are the only one in the world who has mastered this technology. If you want to use a gas turbine, you cannot use a steam catapult and can only use electromagnetic catapult, which will cost you an additional US$500 million. "

 “And the phased array radar above…”

Irges quickly shook his head: "No, let's forget it!"

How much will it cost if we add this up?

"Forget it?" Qin Tao was a little surprised: "Actually, our aircraft carriers are sold cheaply. Internationally, the purchase of aircraft carriers is already sky-high. You can see how many billions Asan spent on buying that big-haired aircraft carrier. , and it is still a second-hand product. Our Mingzhou Group will never do that kind of thing. The price will be clearly stated on the spot and we will never increase the price in the future. Even if we lose money, it is still ours."

"Yes, we also trust you. Mingzhou Group is the most trustworthy group in the world." Irges said: "Let's go see other places first. Goodbye."

 “Okay, goodbye.” Qin Tao said with a smile.

This increase in price scared the other party away. Xu Zhengyang had a smile on his face: "Mr. Qin, you really dare to ask for it."

"Of course, whoever dares to order, we dare to charge a high price. If they are not afraid of spending money, then we can also use their deposits to develop these equipment."

  What Qin Tao did was to prepare with both hands.

 At this time, Yang Dawei has finished introducing the 45,000-ton aircraft carrier and continues to introduce the second model.

“Since everyone has no doubts, let’s move on to the second model, a super aircraft carrier with a displacement of 80,000 tons.”

In the past, the Mingzhou Group had various aircraft carrier designs, but they did not dare to bring them out for fear of digging a hole for the Varyag. But now they are no longer afraid, and all kinds of high-end aircraft carriers can be brought out.

An 80,000-ton super aircraft carrier sounds surprising.

 In the world, only the United States has an aircraft carrier of this level. Is the East actually planning to build a super aircraft carrier of this level?

  More importantly, the bow deck of this aircraft carrier is flat!

 “Why didn’t you jump to the deck?” someone couldn’t help but ask.

“Why was the location of the ship island moved to the end?”

"Everyone, please don't be anxious. Let me introduce it." Yang Dawei looked at the people below with excitement on his face: "Let's talk about it from the island. The reason why it is different from the island of that aircraft carrier is because of the consideration When it comes to the placement of the power system, in our plan, this aircraft carrier has two power systems, either boilers or nuclear power. In this way, the ship island is arranged at the back to facilitate a dedicated chimney."

 Why is the ship island so far back? Because it’s close to the power cabin!

There is no way that an 80,000-ton super aircraft carrier still uses a boiler. After all, Dongfang's nuclear power system research is still seriously lagging behind. Even with the Mingzhou Group's nuclear power plant, the most it can only be used by submarines, leaving The aircraft carrier is still too small for use.

Therefore, there are two options in the plan. Use the boiler for conventional power. Just take the 001 boiler and improve it. If it is not enough, add two more. You can also wait for the nuclear power to mature in the future.

"Moreover, the ship island is arranged at the very back, and the front deck is freed up, which is of great benefit for the dispatch of carrier-based aircraft on the deck." Yang Dawei continued: "We have arranged two elevators on the right side, and two elevators on the left side. There is also one, which is enough to operate seventy or eighty carrier-based aircraft."

The deck in front is so open. Whether it is taking off, landing or maneuvering, it is very easy. The deck truck can move back and forth on it.

"We have arranged four electromagnetic catapults in the front, two on the bow and two on the oblique deck. This can achieve a relatively high dispatch efficiency. After all, there are more aircraft, and it is not enough to just fly to the deck." Yang Dawei Continue with the introduction.

  This is to build a super aircraft carrier like the United States!

“Excuse me, is this aircraft carrier designed for your navy?” After Yang Dawei finished introducing, someone finally asked.

 This is also what everyone is most interested in. Mingzhou Group has a close relationship with the Navy and is now building a large number of warships for the Navy. Is the model in front of me prepared for the Navy?

"We design it for all potential customers." Yang Dawei has learned Qin Tao's skills and speaks impeccably: "If our own navy needs it, of course you are welcome to order from our Mingzhou Shipyard. If other customers have needs, , then you are welcome to place an order, we treat everyone equally.”

This is a bit exaggerated. The ones used by the Navy are definitely different from those ordered by customers in other countries. However, it is fair to say that no one will actually place an order. After all, no other country in the world except the United States can afford to equip such an 80,000-ton super aircraft carrier.

Even if the purchase price offered by the Mingzhou Group is not high and the aircraft carrier fleet is assembled, it is absolutely an astronomical figure, which makes ordinary middle powers daunted. Just look at countries such as the United Kingdom and France. They are simply There is no money to build an aircraft carrier of this level.

“Excuse me, why is this aircraft carrier not equipped with the kind of ballistic missiles that can attack moving targets on the water?” someone asked again.

In the exercise two months ago, the Eastern Navy was quite successful. Various new weapons were emerging one after another. The one that impressed everyone the most was, of course, the ballistic missiles that hit moving targets on the water. This was definitely a weapon for potential enemies. A custom-made nemesis weapon for the aircraft carrier!

“Our aircraft carrier exists to carry carrier-based aircraft. The most powerful weapon on it is the carrier-based aircraft. As for this kind of ballistic missile, we can completely use other surface ships to carry it.”

 Other surface ships!

 This is a very important statement. Not only can it be deployed on land, it can even be carried by surface ships of the Navy. The strike capability of this ship formation is really too strong!

 “Why didn’t we see that weapon?”

“Although this ballistic missile serves the navy, from a classification point of view, it belongs to the equipment of the Aerospace Industry Group, so if you are interested in the exhibition hall of the aerospace industry, you can go there to see it.”

 The Capital International Defense Exhibition is being relaunched ten years later. Of course, there must be something eye-catching enough. Therefore, the original equipment for ballistic missiles to attack aircraft carriers must also be on display.

The imaginary makes the real, and the real makes the imaginary. This is the art of war. This weapon has not yet completed development. It will even enter military service after the Beidou system is networked. But if it is put on display now, it will It’s guaranteed to scare some people away from doing anything rash!

In the aerospace exhibition area, many people gathered in front of this missile.

  A capable female technician in her thirties was explaining there.

"We used the Dongfeng 21 ballistic missile and added a special warhead to develop this ballistic missile specifically for attacking moving targets. Its biggest feature is that it is difficult to defend. Ordinary anti-ship missiles are subsonic, and Da Mao's super The final attack speed of a sonic anti-ship missile will not exceed Mach 4, while our ballistic missile can attack the target at a speed of Mach 7 or 8. It still follows a high-throw ballistic trajectory, leaving a very narrow interception window for the enemy. , as of now, it is impossible to intercept."

“Excuse me, have you introduced technology from Damao?”

"Da Mao does not have the same type of weapon system equipped with troops. Ours does not use nuclear bombs, but precise impact to hit moving targets on the water. Therefore, our concept is the same, but it is just the same concept. , to give an example, cars all have four wheels and a sofa, can we say that other companies’ cars are copying Mercedes-Benz?”

  Sharp and well-founded, these words immediately left many reporters who wanted to make things difficult speechless.

“Excuse me, what is the specific technical principle?”

 “Confidential.”

“How did you discover the target at sea?”

 “Confidential.”

“How many missiles of this type have you deployed?”

 “Confidential.”

 Many of the following questions cannot be answered, but this is what makes this missile even more mysterious.

“Excuse me, by displaying this weapon system here, do you intend to introduce it to the international market?”

“Of course, but in accordance with international practice, we will reduce the range of this missile to 300 kilometers.”

Everyone was dumbfounded for a while, looking at the model next to her. This kind of medium-range missile that can fly thousands of kilometers should be reduced to 300 kilometers for use?

“This girl is pretty good, is she from the aerospace system?” Wu Shengli, who came here to watch the excitement, couldn’t help but talk to the people around him.

This is a defense exhibition held in the East, and it is in the suburbs of the capital, so of course many military officers from the country will come to join in the fun.

After hearing what Wu Shengli said, Mr. Wu on the side said: "Yes, this kid's name is Zhu Jun. He was born in 1962. When he took the college entrance examination in the 1980s, his score was good enough for Tsinghua and Peking University, but he resolutely chose our National University of Defense Technology. , after graduating from university, she was admitted to the Institute of Launch Vehicle Technology, and later studied for a master's degree in the overall design department. When she graduated in 1987, people in the system were panicked, and those who made missiles were not as good as those who sold tea eggs, but she was able to stand firm She has always worked in our aerospace department. She also contributed a lot to this ballistic missile aircraft carrier project. She is very good and everyone is optimistic about her. She can play a leading role in the future. "

Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, such a person can withstand loneliness and temptation. We must cultivate him well in the future."

 Talent is the most important thing at any time. In addition to poaching talents from Lao Maozi, the talents you cultivate yourself are also more important.

“By the way, what’s over there? It looks like there are a lot of people there.” Wu Shengli looked over.

“Over there is Lao Maozi’s booth. Mr. Qin tricked him into it. There is the Kuznetsov Design Bureau and the Power Machinery Manufacturing Scientific Research Joint Production Organization.”

 These are things Wu Shengli didn't know about. After all, he didn't know much about aerospace.

“Dad, Mr. Wu, are you here too?” At this time, a voice came from behind.

Qin Tao looked at the two of them with a smile: "You are here just in time. Let's go to Lao Maozi's rocket engine to have a look."

 “What are you doing there?” Wu Shengli was a little curious.

“It seems that Lao Maozi has a batch of engines in stock. If the price is right, our Mingzhou Group will buy them.” Qin Tao said.

 As a shipbuilder, why are you buying rocket engines in stock?

 (End of this chapter)