Chapter 674 Another bad one

Compared to the high-profile Asan, the start of construction of the 002 aircraft carrier at Mingzhou Shipyard is very simple.

There was no groundbreaking ceremony, no flowers or firecrackers. After the St. Paul was launched and the space was vacated, the original position was cleaned for a day, and then new support equipment was placed. Steel plates from the Mingzhou Steel Plant were transported. , bend it in the bending machine, and then send it to the work station to start welding.

The workers were divided into two groups, and they were busy day and night. Some had oriental faces, and some had old faces. When they were working, they had proud smiles on their faces, and they all understood each other without saying anything.

Makarov, an old man, was as excited as a young man, wandering around all day long. As a man who has been building ships for half his life, he has a very clear understanding of the entire process. Under his coordination, the construction progress can be guaranteed , which can also ensure the quality of construction.

Build a section on the work station, and at the same time, you can also build a section on the empty slipway nearby, and then lift the section over by a crane, so that the project progress will be faster.

Moreover, the construction speed of the segments on the slipway is faster, because the slipway has a ceiling, and a large number of yellow mechanical arms are installed inside. Those mechanical arms can rotate in three dimensions, and then weld the required parts. Yes, These are specialized welding robots!

"Since we built the three-dimensional plate bending machine, the progress of shipbuilding has been greatly improved. However, welding workers have been in short supply. Therefore, the units that develop three-dimensional CNC plate bending machines have also begun to develop specialized welding robots." Yang Dawei said in Said aside: "Now, the manufacturing of this aircraft carrier is the first time that our domestic welding robots have been used in large quantities."

 In fact, welding robots have been developed for a long time, especially in automobile production lines, where a large number of robotic arms can be seen.

 Replacing human labor with machines is an important technological revolution. The machines will not get tired and can last as long as 007. At the same time, the machines will not have various emotions, such as deliberately not tightening the screws if the bonus is low.

 Welding work has an impact on the health of workers. The light from welding can irritate people's eyes, and the harmful gases from welding can enter the workers' lungs and harm their health.

 So if it can be solved by machines, we can reduce the need for manual labor.

 In fact, welding robots have long been used extensively in the welding of invar steel for natural gas ships, but those equipment are all imported, and now, these robotic arms are already made in China.

Qin Tao was very satisfied with the development of domestic technology. He nodded: "Yes, our relevant units have done a great job. This equipment can not only be used by ourselves, but can also be provided to brother units and exported."

Three-dimensional CNC bending machines cannot be exported. This is our top secret. However, the welding robot is different. If it can be used, export sales will still make good money.

“With these equipment, we can also build faster.” Makarov said: “We originally planned to take three years to weld the hull, but now it is almost within two years.”

“In other words, our 002 aircraft carrier will be launched in the new millennium?” Qin Tao nodded: “Yes, this is really good news!”

“Mr. Qin, there is news from Saudi Arabia. They have sent pilots to come to us to experience the takeoff and landing of the J-31A.”

 The construction of domestic aircraft carriers has already begun, and the construction of aircraft carriers for Saudi Arabia cannot be delayed. After all, this is money! What if Saudi Arabia changes its mind as time goes by? The decision must be made as soon as possible and finalized.

The biggest uncertainty factor is which take-off and landing method to use. Qin Tao recommends vertical take-off and landing. Saudi Arabia wants to use ejection or ski-jump take-off and arresting cable landing. Money is not an issue. The key is which one is safer. .

This requires them to fly over in person.

Qin Tao nodded: "Okay, let's go to the Wasteland Village to meet them. By the way, how is the development of our vertical take-off and landing fighter jets?"

Of the three versions, the carrier-based version was developed first, while the land-based version is simple to configure, which is not a difficult task. The last hard nut to crack is the vertical take-off and landing version.

You shouldn’t be anxious about this. After all, even if the U.S.’s technology is so powerful, it’s still very difficult to develop. We can’t be anxious either.

“Test flights have already begun, especially the transition from vertical take-off and landing to conventional flight. About a hundred test flights have been carried out.”

"What?" Qin Tao opened his mouth in surprise: "More than a hundred test flights, so fast?"

Generally speaking, this kind of transformation will take thousands of times to mature. A hundred times is just the first step in a long march of thousands of miles. However, this is a good start after all. In the past, I only dared to test vertical takeoff and landing. From vertical takeoff and landing, The transition from take-off and landing to normal flight is the most difficult. Even if future generations mature, many vertical take-off and landing fighters will stumble in this aspect.

“It may be difficult for us, but for the designers of the Yakovlev Design Bureau, this is a project they have been studying for decades.” Makarov spoke.

 Qin Tao reacted instantly.

Although it has changed from a lift engine to a lift fan, the control of this layout remains unchanged. The Yakovlev Design Bureau has been studying vertical takeoff and landing fighters for decades, from the initial Yak-38 to the later Yak -141, they have encountered many situations. With their experience and the advanced equipment provided by Mingzhou Group, it is only natural that such progress can be made.

“Inform Mao Zhangzhang and ask them to fly the prototype to the wasteland village base. Let’s demonstrate the performance of this aircraft in front of Saudi customers. I believe that Saudi Arabia will make the choice we expect.”

"Well, of course there is no problem with this. We plan to display it at this year's air show. Now it is normal to show it to customers in advance. However, who will be responsible for the reception? Is Mao Zhanzhang going to show his face? Or only Zhao Dangsheng is enough Already?"

Mao Zhangzhang is Pleshakov. He is an old man. Over the years, he has been anonymous and researched silently. When he encounters tasks that need to be stepped forward, he will let Zhao Dangsheng take over. Therefore, the outside world thinks that this aircraft is a Chinese aircraft. It was independently researched by people.

"It's time for him to come out and take a look." Qin Tao said: "Introducing him to the Saudis can also reflect our sincerity. If he is willing, let him come with us."

 Xu Zhengyang nodded.

  Wasteland Village Base.

Ever since the first aircraft carrier was put into service, this place has become even busier. Carrier-based aircraft pilots cannot be a carrot and a pit. They must have spares. Now that domestic aircraft carriers have begun construction, the demand for carrier-based aircraft pilots has increased. Stronger.

So much so that the Navy has proposed more than once to select outstanding Su-27 and J-11 pilots from the Air Force and come to the aircraft carrier to continue their flying career. However, the Air Force sternly rejected it. You need pilots, but we don’t need them? If you want to cultivate it yourself, don’t take advantage of us!

The navy can only train itself, and they have also discovered that the efficiency of the old pilots in changing to flying is increasingly inferior to that of the newly recruited pilots. These young guys are even more proud of heaven!

 Eighty percent of those currently staying in the wasteland village for training are new pilots. These pilots are full of vitality and youthful vitality.

The aircraft in the base are also diverse. There are Jiaoba-modified carrier-based trainer aircraft used for junior trainee training, J-15 fighter jets for solo flight, and two black-skinned stealth fighters.

 There were ski-jump takeoffs, catapult takeoffs, blocked landings, and normal landings on the runway. The roar of engines and radio calls made for a lively scene.

It was in this atmosphere that the Saudi delegation came to the East. They stepped off the helicopter and saw this lively and spectacular scene, and they were filled with emotion.

 The Orientals are really friendly enough to let them come here for inspection, and they even have the opportunity to experience takeoff and landing!

 Salman was the leader of the inspection team this time. After all, he has the most friendly relationship with the East. Among the crowd, there were of course people who planned to experience flying, such as Salah.

At this time, looking at the people coming from the opposite side, their faces showed excited expressions.

“Mr. Qin, thank you for your operation and allowing us to come to this most top-secret base to see your advanced weapons.” Salman said.

“This is what we should do. We are also sincere in treating our friends. In the 1980s, we would have allowed you to visit our most confidential base, let alone now.”

Salman sighed: "Yes, you are our best friend!"

While he was speaking, a J8 flew over with a roar and swaying. It even raised its nose during the descent, and the whistling sound irritated everyone's eardrums.

"This kind of airplane doesn't even close the throttle when it lands?" Salah suddenly became curious.

“Of course, as a carrier-based aircraft, it needs to be able to go around at any time after landing fails. If the throttle is closed, it may not have enough power to go around.” Qin Tao explained.

 The landing of a carrier-based aircraft is completely different from the landing of other ordinary fighter jets!

While Qin Tao was explaining, everyone was looking over and saw Jiaoba continuing to enter the flight path and crashing into the landing area. When its landing gear came into contact with the ground, the entire trainer aircraft seemed to be hit hard. After a moment, the hook protruding from the tail accurately hooked the second blocking rope and quickly decelerated. The pulling force was really too great!

 The blocking cable became longer and longer, and the speed of the trainer aircraft became slower and slower. Finally, the trainer aircraft stopped.

Then the hook was retracted, and the trainer aircraft slid back to the apron. When the canopy opened, the instructor in the back seat came out cursing.

"Damn it, how did you do it? Why did you shrink when you entered the lower line? Are you scared? You guy, do you still have **** in your crotch?"

This intonation is so unique that it sounds like it is not spoken by a native speaker of an Eastern language. Even if you don't understand what he is saying, you can still feel that he is losing his temper.

Salah looked surprised.

 “Wild dog?”

 This instructor is the same Delano who flew the fighter plane against the Typhoon in Saudi Arabia!

When he heard this call, Delano turned around and saw a lot of guests. A smile appeared on his face: "Are you here? This is really good news. In Saudi Arabia, I have received Your warm hospitality is here, I must treat you to a few drinks!"

“Cough, cough.” Qin Tao quickly interrupted Delano: “Delano, our base supplies fresh juice. You have to treat these guests to drink juice. You can do it now.”

You guy, you don’t have the brains to talk. If you say that you drank alcohol, you will probably offend these big benefactors.

Delano also responded with a smile on his face: "Of course, would you like watermelon juice or pineapple juice?"

“No, let’s talk about the main mission first. Mr. Wild Dog, can you take our pilot to experience a flight?” Salman asked.

“Of course, let’s use our plane. Do you choose the front cabin or the rear cabin?”

“Instructor Dingo, can you operate the aircraft well if you are in the rear cabin?” Salah asked.

If it were the previous J-7, the front and rear cockpits were at the same height, and the instructor in the back seat would need to observe the runway through the periscope, so landing would be too difficult. However, the current J-8 has a layout with a low front and a high rear. The instructor also has a good view.

However, it is still not easy to land. If there is a slight mistake, the two of them may be knocked to the ground.

“Of course, I did the landing just now from the rear cabin. The front cabin has a better view and I can experience the driving experience. I just need to disconnect the front cabin to avoid accidents.”

In the past, the control levers of the front and rear cabins of the trainer aircraft were mechanically linked. At this time, accidents were prone to accidents. If the pilot student in the front cabin passed out and pressed the control lever with his body, then the instructor in the rear cabin would I was dumbfounded. Even if I tried my best, I might not be able to pull up the operating lever, so I would have to skydive.

With the arrival of fly-by-wire control, this situation has been improved: the operating lever has no mechanical relationship, and all operations are electrical signals. When necessary, just disconnect the operating signal from the front cabin, and the rear cabin can fully control the aircraft.

 The control is in the rear cabin, because the rear cabin is where the instructor is.

The previous student had already left with a face full of shame. Of course, this was an act as promised. The pilots who could come here were all holding back their energy. Even if they really hit the runway, they would not Maybe they are too scared to fall down.

Salah put on a full flight suit and walked towards the trainer aircraft. This aircraft gave him a familiar feeling, very similar to the American T-45 trainer aircraft.

He sat in the front cabin and looked at the three display screens, a little curious: "You have started to use a one-level and three-level layout on this kind of training aircraft?"

This is a training aircraft. Normally, it only needs to use ordinary flight instruments. Orientals are really luxurious enough.

“This is to make pilots more comfortable,” Delano said.

 In the past, airplanes were full of instruments. From the initial training, pilots had this kind of clock shop layout, and then they got used to it. If they change to a cockpit with a display screen, they have to adapt again.

 As advanced fighter aircraft make extensive use of glass cockpits, trainer aircraft must also change accordingly, eliminating the need for pilots to re-adapt.

"Are you ready? Now we're going to start the engines and taxi to ejection position," Delano asked.

"alright!"

Down below, countless people looked at this unimpressive carrier-based trainer aircraft and watched it slide towards the ejection position.

Generally speaking, this kind of precise scheduling requires a special trailer. However, everyone trains here every day and has long been familiar with the road. Sometimes when the trailer is not available, just slide over by yourself, and it can be just right!

  Electromagnetic catapults, a technology that even the Americans have not yet conquered, has become mature in the East! Everyone is feeling emotional. In recent years, Dongfang has made rapid progress in military technology!

When they saw the front wheel of the small trainer aircraft moving steadily onto the traction device of the electromagnetic catapult, everyone gave a thumbs up: "Instructor Dingo is so professional!"

 Exactly the same!

 “Okay, everyone, pay attention, prepare to eject now!”

The energy storage of the electromagnetic catapult has been completed long ago. Now, as the order to prepare for ejection comes, there seems to be a buzzing sound on the ground. That is the sound of each ejection module being excited.

The trainer's engine thrust was also turned to its maximum, hitting the flame shield at the tail, and you could clearly see the flames jumping out.

 “Three, two, one, eject!”

Ejection!

Sarah felt a huge impact coming from his back. Then, the impact suddenly disappeared, making him a little curious, and the impact reappeared.

 The scenery on both sides began to run backwards, faster and faster, and Salah felt dizzy in his head.

If it is a steam ejection, the thrust changes continuously. The impact force is the largest at the beginning. The farther back, the lower the steam pressure, and the pushing feeling will gradually weaken. Although the pilot is ecstatic at the beginning, in the end, the pilot You'll be able to recover.

 However, this electromagnetic ejection is different.

The principle of electromagnetic ejection is a linear motor. This thing cannot be made more than a hundred meters long. It is made up of modules. In each module, the aircraft will be affected by the same impact force and move forward. However, between modules, In the gap, thrust will be temporarily lost.

So, when it comes to the pilot, he feels the push on his back in waves, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

 Repeatedly accelerating and then releasing the force again and again!

Especially, in order to give the Saudi pilots the strongest feeling, the thrust value for ejecting this small J-8 was adjusted to the intensity of ejecting the J-31A. This repetition is even more intense!

 Salah is the best pilot and can fly an F-15 fighter jet to 9G overload. Under normal circumstances, he will not suffer from airsickness.

 But it was different now, he was already dizzy!

 There is a camera in front of the cockpit, which records all the behavior of the students. At the same time, it can also be transmitted directly to the ground.

At this time, some people were watching the plane take off, and some were looking at the display screen. Someone soon discovered something.

 “Salah seems to have fainted!”

What?

 As soon as this judgment was said, everyone was surprised.

fainted?

Their best pilot actually fainted during ejection? It's embarrassing, isn't it too embarrassing?

 “Salah, Salah!”

 “Wake up, wake up!”

As if he heard their calls, Salah's eyes gradually became brighter after teaching eight to take off. He shook his head vigorously, and then finally woke up.

"Attention, Salah, we will make three turns and aim at the landing training area. There will be some thrills next. You must see clearly." The instructor's voice came from the back cabin.

Delano felt so happy, but he was ruined again!

This is actually not specially prepared for the Saudis. Almost every new pilot who comes up, if it is Delano's turn to fly, will do this to give these new pilots a showdown.

Delano is a veteran pilot in the U.S. Navy, an elite pilot. He has long been accustomed to this kind of overload. New pilots can't do it, and some have fainted after being ejected. However, most of them can survive, and a few are even fine. , that kind of pilot who has nothing to do can grow into the best in the end.

Later, I don’t know when, this rumor spread in the aviation school. All the new-born calves who were selected here, who were not afraid of tigers, actually asked Delano to be their instructor. Although Delano had a bad temper and often It's insulting, but by following such an instructor, you can fly solo faster, and you can also demonstrate your own flying skills.

 When I get on the aircraft carrier in the future, as long as I hang out with the mad dog and I was trained under the mad dog, that is a kind of qualification.

Now, Salah, who is led by Delano, does not have this awareness. He endures the discomfort and works hard to maintain his mental state.

Take off first and then land, specializing in training on squatting landing gear. Delano has long been familiar with this route. The fighter jet soon arrived at the landing training area, and a Fresnel light box appeared at the front and bottom.

 A normal airplane landing is to aim far away from the center line of the runway, retract the throttle, release the speed brake, and land slowly.

 However, this is not the case for the landing of a carrier-based aircraft. Its glide **** is larger and its speed is faster.

Salah looked at the Fresnel light box. All he saw was orange, which meant that the glide path was correct. Moreover, the aircraft did not make any adjustments to its attitude, not even fine-tuning, which meant that Delano was not making any adjustments before landing. Just one adjustment and it's already in place. Isn't this basic skill too solid?

With such admiration, Salah looked at the track outside the light box. When he looked at it, he suddenly felt his heartbeat begin to accelerate.

They were as if they were going to hit the ground directly. He had never experienced such a downward **** of an airplane. It was simply a kiss of death!

Instinctively, Salah’s hand reached for the control lever, intending to pull the plane up. This is the only way to fly the plane if it crashes intentionally.

 However, the plane did not follow his instructions, and he realized then: his cockpit operations had been cut off, and it was the wild dog in the back cabin that was driving!

 Furthermore, carrier-based aircraft are like this!

 What happened to you just now? How can you react with fear? What a shame!

Down below, there were still people looking at the landing zone and some looking at the screen. When they saw Salah's instinctive action of pulling the control stick, their faces were ugly.

Qin Tao feels happy, can you see it? Your pilots can't handle the takeoff and landing of carrier-based aircraft!

This cannot be blamed on Salah. After all, he had just come here and was invited to fly. If he had trained several times on a flight simulator, he would not be so scared. Now, this is a normal instinctive reaction of the body, and may even be It doesn't require brain thinking, it all depends on conditioned reflexes. However, the Saudis should have the answer in their hearts now, right?

 (End of this chapter)