Chapter 672 002 aircraft carrier construction begins

“Now, I announce that Mingzhou Group, as expected, has obtained the qualification to build the navy’s new generation aircraft carrier. We have named this new generation aircraft carrier Type 002, with hull number 17!” Mr. Cao officially announced.

There was a cheerful round of applause below, with the Navy cheering the loudest.

The current 001 aircraft carrier is just a training aircraft carrier and cannot have comprehensive combat capabilities at all. They have long been looking forward to a new flat-deck aircraft carrier that uses three electromagnetic catapults and supporting arresting devices to allow domestic aircraft carriers to reach the Kitty Hawk level. level, now, is finally about to start building!

"This aircraft carrier has a full load displacement of 80,000 tons, a length of 320 meters, and a width of 75 meters. It uses three electromagnetic catapults, and the landing area behind uses electromagnetic arresting devices. The entire warship is expected to carry 48 carrier-based fighter jets, including 24 J-15s and 24 J-32s, four KJ-600 early warning aircraft, four J-15 improved electronic warfare aircraft, four carrier-based trainer aircraft and ten carrier-based helicopters, with a total of 70 aircraft. In case of emergencies and high-intensity combat is required, twelve more fighter jets can be carried." Mr. Cao's voice continued to echo throughout the conference room: "For our navy, this is a big step forward!"

Everyone applauded again, Qin Tao's eyes were moist, and a figure flashed in front of him again: the old man in simple clothes stood on the American aircraft carrier. In order to observe more clearly, he couldn't help but stand on tiptoes and stretch his legs. Long neck to look around.

He, who was in a high position, was like a primary school student, listening to the introduction of the US military personnel. Since the other party did not allow Chinese visitors to touch the aircraft carrier equipment, he could only carefully put away his hands in a humble posture, which made people look at him. I felt very sad when I went up there.

Now, the old man's wish is finally coming true. Not only is our side a training ship modified from a second-hand aircraft carrier, but we will also have a brand new aircraft carrier developed by ourselves!

This old man has now resigned from various positions and retired honorably. Therefore, it is a pity that he will not appear at the meeting.

 However, at this moment, everyone on the rostrum suddenly stood up and looked at the door of the conference room.

Qin Tao turned his head in surprise and saw the figure of an old man. His body stood there, looking a little frail, but his body was upright, with a smile on his face. When the light shone, his eyes There was something sparkling. (Suddenly I wrote that I cried...)

 “Mr. Liu!” Someone had already shouted.

“Mr. Liu, why are you standing at the door? Come in quickly!”

“That’s right, Mr. Liu, you can definitely go to the rostrum.”

“No, everyone’s meeting is over. Next, we are all hungry. Let’s go to the cafeteria and celebrate this important moment together!”

A group of people headed to the conference room in a lively manner. Before the food was served, Mr. Liu picked up the wine glass.

“Mr. Liu, your health is not good, and the doctor has ordered you not to drink alcohol.”

“How can I not drink at such a happy moment today?” Mr. Liu said, “Who dares to stop me today?”

 Everyone was silent.

"Lao Wu, you are luckier than me. I have dreamed of aircraft carriers for decades. It was not until I retired this year that I looked forward to the start of construction of our domestically produced aircraft carriers. During your tenure, you will be able to see aircraft carriers galloping in the waters of our motherland. Ah." Mr. Liu looked at Wu Shengli with emotion.

"Mr. Liu, without the hard work of generations of naval personnel and without the strength of the motherland, there would be no development of our navy." Wu Shengli said: "Now, with the start of construction of domestically produced aircraft carriers, our navy has also entered a new era. . We are proud to live in this great era."

“Yes, this is a great era.” Mr. Liu sighed: “We have air defense destroyers, versatile frigates, and domestically produced aircraft carriers. Come, let’s drink this together!”

Everyone raised their glasses together and their hearts were full of excitement.

"This second glass of wine is a tribute to our military workers. Without your efforts, there would be no domestic aircraft carrier." Mr. Liu looked at the people present outside the navy blue Type 97 military uniforms: "The power system of the aircraft carrier, we We have a boiler that is copied from Lao Maozi, and it is better than the previous one. For power supply, we use the comprehensive power of the whole ship, as well as electromagnetic ejection and electromagnetic interception. For electronic equipment, we have a four-sided phased array radar and a close-in defense system. , we have short-range missiles and 730 naval guns, as well as our most critical carrier-based aircraft, etc., which we could not even imagine before. As a general contractor, Mingzhou Group has impressed us even more. Now, I respect you!"

Mr. Liu has always been concerned about naval construction and the coastal defense of the motherland. He also knows these specific contents!

 When the aircraft carrier was designed, domestic technology in all aspects was backward and the performance of the equipment was very poor. Now, as soon as the domestic aircraft carrier was built, it was at the world's advanced level. How could Mr. Liu not be excited?

"Mr. Liu, this is what we should do." Qin Tao spoke on behalf of the military workers: "This is also because we live in this era. We are fish, and the environment of the motherland is water. If we leave the motherland, everything will be lost. No. We will definitely continue to work hard. This 002 aircraft carrier is just the beginning. We are not only a land power, but also a maritime power. In order to safeguard our maritime rights and interests, we must have at least eight aircraft carrier formations."

 Eight aircraft carrier formations!

Mr. Liu looked at Qin Tao excitedly: "Okay, then let's drink to these eight aircraft carrier formations!"

After finishing the second glass, Mr. Liu poured the wine again: "With this third glass of wine, we have to look into the distance. In the Gulf of Aden, our navy has fulfilled its sacred mission and demonstrated it internationally. The presence of our navy…”

 In the past, the navy could only sail near the coast, but now it has finally begun to move to the ocean. In the past ten years, the navy has made great progress!

 “Mr. Liu, you can’t drink any more.”

"I'm happy today, so I have to drink to my heart's content!" Mr. Liu said, "If anyone stops me and ruins my fun, I will never end it with him!"

"Yes, everyone is very happy today, but Mr. Liu, please don't drink too much. Next, we also plan to invite you to live in our Mingzhou. Do you want to watch the domestic aircraft carrier being built bit by bit with your own eyes? ?" Qin Tao spoke: "If you want, then today it will be just these three glasses of wine, but you can't drink any more. If you can't control yourself, we won't dare to entertain you in Mingzhou."

"Okay, Mr. Qin, you actually threatened me with this, I will remember you!" Mr. Liu said with a smile: "Okay, then I will listen to you, I will drink three drinks today!"

Mr. Cao also sighed with emotion on the side. This Qin Tao is really courageous. However, Mr. Liu did not misjudge the wrong person, and he himself did not misjudge the wrong person. Handing over the domestic aircraft carrier to the Mingzhou Group is the most suitable choice!

 After three glasses of wine, everyone dispersed and found their drinking buddies.

Sun Xuewen came to Mr. Cao with a wine glass in his hand.

"Mr. Cao, I'm very sorry. I contradicted you with my words during the meeting. I'm here to apologize for my fault. I did it. You can do whatever you want."

"Wait a minute." Mr. Cao looked at Sun Xuewen: "On that occasion, you actually defended the Mingzhou Group. This is not what a rival bidder should do. Did you reach an agreement in private?"

"Mr. Cao, Mingzhou Group won this bidding because everyone expected it. As you can see, it was passed unanimously, and we are convinced that we lost. As a veteran warship manufacturing enterprise, we must participate in the bidding. This is our responsibility. , However, we also know that our plan cannot compare with the navy." Sun Xuewen said: "You should also know that our domestic industry can mature and have the strength to build aircraft carriers. These are promoted by the Mingzhou Group. Not to mention, the boilers, integrated power systems, electromagnetic catapults and electromagnetic interceptions used by the aircraft carrier, as well as the four-sided phased array radar, and even the deck steel, none of which were made by the Mingzhou Group. They started the layout ten years ago Doing all this, not to mention the brand new carrier-based aircraft, is also a credit to them."

Sun Xuewen smiled: "Mr. Cao, even if our Bincheng Shipyard gets the construction contract, these subsystems belong to Mingzhou Group, and we have to purchase them from them. In this way, the Navy will have to spend more money. Therefore, Mingzhou Group is most suitable for this."

"President Qin and Leader Wu are related, but we shipbuilders have already seen it. Mingzhou Group won the navy's bid by relying on hard power. People are indeed strong. If Mingzhou Group is not a shipbuilder, , who builds tanks and aircraft, are still elites in that industry, and that is a loss for our navy."

"You are indeed wearing a pair of trousers." Mr. Cao said, "Are you afraid that Mingzhou Group will not grant you the patent for natural gas ships?"

"Of course not. We mainly build oil tankers. We cannot be like other shipyards and build natural gas ships." Sun Xuewen said seriously: "Mr. Cao, you can visit our shipyard to inspect if you have the opportunity in the future."

By saying so much, Mr. Cao was exerting pressure and testing Sun Xuewen. As a result, Sun Xuewen successfully completed the test, and Mr. Cao also had a smile on his face: "Okay, what you said is right. Come, let's drink."

Sun Xuewen drank the wine in one gulp.

On the other side, Qin Tao has been staying with Mr. Liu.

“It’s just 80,000 tons. You guys are so ambitious! I originally thought that if we wanted to build one, we would first build one similar to 001.”

"Ski-jump takeoff is a waste of deck space. Our electromagnetic catapult has matured, so there is no need to use this method. How can we catch up and surpass without overtaking in corners? The 80,000 tons is still due to our boiler limitations. "Qin Tao said: "If the displacement is too large, our aircraft carrier will not be able to achieve the thirty-knot speed target."

"It's a good saying to overtake in a corner. Our air defense ships and aircraft carriers have already overtaken in a corner. We have surpassed Europe and are on the same starting line as the United States." Mr. Liu said: " Back then, we were very envious of American aircraft carriers, but now we finally don’t have to envy them anymore, we can build the same aircraft carriers ourselves!”

"The difference with the US-made aircraft carrier is the power system." Qin Tao said: "Now, our nuclear submarine has begun construction, and we already have a mature 150-megawatt nuclear reactor, so next we should develop more advanced nuclear reactors , the thermal power of a single stack needs to reach more than 500 megawatts, and it would be better if it could reach 700 megawatts."

Compared with conventional power, nuclear power has unlimited endurance. When placed on a nuclear submarine, there is no need to float to the height of the snorkel for charging. Even the oxygen needed internally can be achieved through electrolyzed water. As long as there is sufficient food, it can The length of time spent underwater depends entirely on the endurance of the crew.

When nuclear power is used on an aircraft carrier, it reduces the amount of fuel carried. The aircraft carrier only needs to carry the fuel required by the carrier-based aircraft. This can greatly reduce logistical supplies. A conventionally powered aircraft carrier replenishes once a week, and a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier takes half a Replenishing once a month is enough.

However, the nuclear reactors required for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers need to be specially built.

Back then, when the Americans were building the first-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which was the Enterprise class, they used an improved version of the nuclear reactor used on nuclear submarines: the A2W nuclear reactor, with a single reactor power of less than 200 megawatts. Therefore, in order to get enough power , eight A2W nuclear reactors are used on the enterprise-class aircraft carrier.

This is obviously inappropriate. Eight nuclear reactors are huge in size, have a high failure rate, and require a large number of personnel.

Therefore, the enterprise-class aircraft carrier was quickly abandoned. The Americans built a new Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This time it used two specially designed Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, with a single thermal power of 550 megawatts. Watts, so only two are enough.

In this way, the complexity of the nuclear power system was also greatly reduced. Later, with the Ford-class aircraft carrier, the Americans developed a new generation of A1B nuclear reactor with more advanced comprehensive performance. The power of this nuclear reactor has not only been increased to 700 megawatts, but it also uses highly enriched uranium nuclear fuel and does not need to be disassembled and replaced throughout its life. You know, the operation of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is complicated, especially during mid-term overhaul, when the belly needs to be cut open to replace nuclear fuel.

The nuclear reactor used by the new generation of nuclear-powered submarines currently being manufactured by Mingzhou Group also uses highly enriched uranium nuclear fuel. In fact, it is removed from the nuclear bomb. It can have the same lifespan as the submarine without having to change fuel midway. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier must also follow this Built to standards, this will save a lot of money.

"Our next generation will be a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier? Mr. Qin, your vision is really broad enough." Mr. Liu said: "The important task of research and development of this nuclear reactor must also fall on your Mingzhou Group."

“This is something that not only our Mingzhou Group can accomplish, but also requires most of the domestic nuclear power experts to work together on research and development.” Qin Tao said.

 His subordinates are experienced nuclear power experts. However, copying a mature nuclear reactor and building a new nuclear reactor with greater power are two different concepts. Lao Maozi can play a major role in it, but it is completely dominated by their Mingzhou Group, which is overestimating their capabilities.

"According to the development plan for nuclear submarine power, we can first develop it in a few years. After the development is successful, we can build a simulation reactor on land to conduct experiments, run it for a few years, and then use it on the aircraft carrier after confirming that there is no problem. . By then, the 002 aircraft carrier should have been in service. It is also possible to experience the shortcomings of the 002 aircraft carrier and make corresponding improvements." Wu Shengli said: "In this way, our nuclear power system will be more mature, and, You can also generate electricity on land and sell it for money. Mr. Qin, what do you think?"

Qin Tao smiled bitterly: "Dad, you can't cheat us like this. This is a brand-new design and the investment is huge. We, the Mingzhou Group, cannot afford it."

We are having dinner now. Of course Qin Tao has to call him dad. I am your son-in-law. How do you treat my mother like this?

At this time, Mr. Cao had finished talking to Sun Xuewen and noticed the movement here. When he heard the conversation, a smile appeared on his face.

Those pinkeyes should shut up! The Mingzhou Group has a close relationship with the leaders of the Navy. However, this relationship is not to make the Mingzhou Group rich, but to make the Mingzhou Group rich!

"When designing, you Mingzhou Group does not need to pay, but for construction, you have to pay. After all, you will use it after it is built. Your Mingzhou Group is a shipbuilder, which requires a lot of electricity. At the same time, your Mingzhou Group You also have experience, if you don’t go with me, who will?”

Hearing these words, Mr. Cao strengthened his belief. If anyone dares to explain the nepotism between the state group and the navy leaders in front of his ears in the future, such a person will be thrown into the cold palace!

 “Okay, we can accept it, but we also have conditions.”

"explain."

"The power supply here in Mingzhou is sufficient. If our second power station is built, it will be built directly on Chongming Island." Qin Tao said: "Now, Huating is developing rapidly, and the power it needs is more and more. If the power from our second power station cannot be used up, it can be transported to Huating to meet the power supply there. You big leaders have to coordinate with us."

"Huating? How is that possible? It's a big city there, and people attach great importance to the environment. They won't allow a project like ours to exist at all."

"That's your business. At worst, we can build a floating power station on the sea and park it directly at the dock of our shipyard. Isn't that enough? By the way, our Golden Sun Motor Company has begun to develop electric vehicles and will build them in the future. Electric vehicle production plants all need power supply. Please talk to the leaders of Huating about this demand. We are a big profit and tax company." Qin Tao talked about this without stopping: "Also, our chip factory , and plans to continue to expand. If Huating’s power supply is insufficient, we will have to choose other cities.”

 Lao Cao was speechless.

"Okay, let's do this. I, an old man, will help you coordinate." Mr. Liu said: "This can be considered as a contribution to our domestic aircraft carrier. Mr. Qin, let's go on, besides nuclear power, what else is needed? ?”

 The aircraft carrier is a huge system project, and it is definitely not only the power system, but other aspects are also very important.

Qin Tao thought for a while: "The main weapon for combat on an aircraft carrier is carrier-based aircraft. We must continue to speed up the research and development of carrier-based aircraft."

This confused Mr. Liu: "Mr. Qin, our current carrier-based aircraft are not bad, right?"

  What carrier-based aircraft does an aircraft carrier need?

The domestically produced J-15 is a heavy fighter. After the Americans gradually retired their Tomcat fighters, this carrier-based aircraft became even more powerful. Only Lao Maozi's Su-33 can compare with it. Let's look at other countries. , France's Rafale, Asan's MiG-29K, these are all medium-sized aircraft.

Besides, we also have the stealth J-32. This model was given the J-31A by the Navy and became the Navy's scheduled aircraft carrier-based aircraft. As a stealth aircraft, this is a very advanced model. , the United States does not have an aircraft carrier yet.

In this case, should our own carrier-based aircraft develop faster?

What does it mean?

"Mr. Liu, everyone, our current carrier-based aircraft are all manned aircraft. In the future era, drones will develop faster." Qin Tao said: "For example, we want to conduct long-distance reconnaissance. It is entirely possible to use large unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, which have long endurance and long range, and do not require the pilots to risk their lives. If they are accidentally shot down, we will only lose some money."

In the 21st century, drones are very popular, and many jobs are done by drones. Now, the country also has to refuel. Qin Tao always insisted on using electromagnetic catapults on the aircraft carrier because of the elasticity of this thing. Continuously adjustable, it can not only eject carrier-based aircraft of dozens of tons, but also drones of several tons or even hundreds of kilograms, which is incomparable to steam catapults.

“For another example, when attacking a well-defended target, we can not only use stealth aircraft, but also special unmanned stealth attack aircraft. By the same token, we don’t have to worry about personnel accidents.”

Pilots are dangerous. Once they fall on enemy territory, they will face being captured and mistreated, which will damage their own morale. Therefore, if you can use drones, you don't need to fly manned aircraft. This is a trend.

"However, fortunately our Guihang has already started research and development." Qin Tao said: "It's just that our military support needs to be stronger, which can make research and development faster. If our aircraft carrier is delivered, it will There are already a large number of mature drones, so that’s even better.”

Everyone nodded.

 “Is there any more?” Mr. Liu continued to ask.

besides?

Faced with this kind of in-depth inquiry, Qin Tao was not ambiguous and continued: "If I want to talk about other things, it has something to do with the navy as a whole, and even the entire national defense. Our domestic global navigation and positioning system must be developed as soon as possible. Our military must use its own satellite navigation system so that it will be safer when war comes."

 “Is there any more?”

“There are probably no big projects left.” Qin Tao said, “If there are any more, they are just side projects.”

 “For example?”

"For example, our current short-range defense still relies on the Hongqi-7. This kind of missile is already outdated. We have to develop a more advanced short-range defense system. The range does not need to be too far, but we must have more ammunition. Our 730 The close-in defense gun can also be upgraded to 11 tubes, which will have a faster rate of fire and stronger firepower. Do we need aluminum alloy buckle plates for the roof of our bridge?"

 (End of this chapter)