There is no need for steam catapults, open-air installation, open-air testing, and open-air maintenance are all fine, but electromagnetic catapults are different, they are very sensitive to humidity and salt, so electromagnetic catapults must be installed with a shed, which is fully enclosed , must also have the function of dehumidification to avoid the erosion of moisture and salt.

  Of course, after it is installed and put into use, the interior of the electromagnetic catapult will be sealed, and at this time, it will no longer be afraid of the sea environment.

   "Is there any difficulty in our installation?" Qin Tao asked.

   "Of course not." Ma Ming shook his head: "After all, we already have experience."

There is an electromagnetic catapult at the base in Huangdi Village. Up to now, it still maintains a high reliability. It conducts take-off training for pilots. Although it is on a warship, it is in a dock. The installation is similar to that on land. question.

  All they have to do is to be careful and conscientious to ensure that every module is installed in place accurately.

  Watching the scene of the workers working hard, Wu Shengli said: "Taozi, let's go out, so as not to affect the construction of the workers. By the way, Ma Gong, how long will it take to install the three catapults?"

  “One month is enough for installation, but the most complicated thing is debugging, which is estimated to take half a year to a year.”

  "Does it need to be in the dock when debugging?"

   "This is not necessary, as long as the work shed is kept."

  Hearing this, Wu Shengli's heart beat violently for no reason.

   It is still possible to go into the water before the National Day. Qin Tao said that the main concern is the installation of the electromagnetic catapult, but now they say that the installation is in time!

   "Okay, come on, try to complete the installation before the National Day. A gift to the motherland!"

  Hearing Wu Shengli's words, Qin Tao frowned: "Magong, don't worry, work slowly and carefully. The installation of the electromagnetic catapult is very critical. Don't worry about the progress, quality is the first."

  Qin Tao usually doesn't contradict his father-in-law face to face, but now he has to show his attitude. For shipyards, construction quality always comes first! The progress can be delayed, but the quality cannot be poor.

   "Understood." Ma Ming nodded: "We will not discredit the Mingzhou Group. However, we are also confident that the electromagnetic catapult will be installed in place before the National Day."

  Wu Shengli was in a good mood when he came out of the shed. Although he was reprimanded by Qin Tao, it was all for business, that is, for the navy.

   "Where shall we go next?" Makarov asked.

  Because the inside of the shed was crowded, he didn't go in at all and waited outside all the time. Anyway, he didn't have to take care of this project, he just had to check the construction progress every day.

   "What's next." Wu Shengli looked at the vast deck. There was really nothing to see above, but what about the bottom? Various equipment should be installed inside, where to look?

   "Go to the hangar and then go to the engine room." Qin Tao said.

  There is nothing to see in the other cabins, just follow this route and go around.

  Hearing what Qin Tao said, Wu Shengli nodded: "That's right, let's go!"

  The lower layer of the deck is the hangar. Since the ship island has not been installed yet, openings are reserved for the positions of the elevators, so the hangar is very bright. When everyone walked down, there was a burst of emotion again.

   "This hangar area is much larger than our 001!"

   "That's right, it's twice the area of ​​our 001 hangar!"

For this kind of giant ship, everyone is full of emotion. The last 001 was purchased from outside, and this one was built by our own. The meaning is completely different. At this time, looking at the spacious hangar below, everyone is Imagine the future scene filled with carrier-based aircraft.

   It must be very spectacular.

"Our 001 aircraft carrier mainly has no way to get through the vertical launch device on the front deck." Qin Tao said: "But now we have missiles such as the Eagle-21, which can be installed on them, so that the long-range strike capability of the 001 aircraft carrier can be improved." One step."

Originally, Qin Tao planned to transform that area into a supermarket, but later he gave up. Facts have proved that leaving those launchers is of great benefit. The Eagle Strike-21 has matured and can be inserted into it. The defense of the US aircraft carrier The radius is 600 kilometers, and our own side can attack them from a distance of 1,000 kilometers, making them unable to fight back at all.

  Although the number of carrier-based aircraft carried by 001 is small, its combat capability is not bad at all.

  Hearing what Qin Tao said, Wu Shengli glanced at him: "Taozi, you sound nice, when will you modify it for us?"

   "When the aircraft carrier is launched and the dock is vacant, we can refit it for you at any time. We won't delay at all. The key is the navy. As long as the navy puts the refit funds into our account, we will wait for you at any time."

   "Don't worry, wait for this aircraft carrier to enter service and form combat effectiveness." A naval leader said.

   This is not a question of money, it is a question of the navy not having an aircraft carrier available, and the naval leaders are justified.

   "Well, well, maybe it can be delayed for a few more years, and then refit when the aircraft carrier enters the dock for upgrade in the mid-term. Anyway, our destroyers and frigates can also use this kind of big killer." Wu Shengli said.

  If an aircraft carrier has been in service for 30 years, it must be upgraded once in the middle of more than ten years, to update modern electronic equipment, to repair the problematic areas, and so on.

"That's right, the mid-term refit is the most suitable time. At that time, our navy may enter the era of three aircraft carriers. One will be in the dock for maintenance, and the two will be in service. They can deal with various situations at any time." Qin Tao said: " Ladies and gentlemen, shall we take a look around here?"

Although it is just an ordinary hangar, there are many things to pay attention to, such as how to place the carrier-based aircraft, how to dispatch it, how to install the fire shutter door, where is the maintenance area, etc., all of which are clearly scored. If these are not arranged in advance, the future aircraft carrier operation would be in serious trouble.

Although Qin Tao did not personally watch the construction of the aircraft carrier, he is very familiar with this aircraft carrier. He took everyone here to watch and show signs there, as if he worked here every day. Even Makarov admired it very much. Qin is always a Excellent shipbuilder!

   After viewing the hangar, we continued to go down and backwards, and everyone finally came to the engine room.

  The big guys saw the old acquaintance Babbage here again, and he was directing the pipeline installation in the boiler room.

"Our aircraft carrier is still powered by conventional power, so we use boiler power. Eight boilers burn steam and provide it to four steam turbines. The power provided is enough to propel this warship to a speed of 30 knots." Babich said: "In When building in sections, we have already put in boilers and other equipment, but we have not installed them."

  If it is not inserted in advance, it is necessary to cut a hole on the hangar deck and hang the equipment down. Now this will save a lot of trouble, and a reasonable construction plan can greatly shorten the total construction time.

   "Yes, it's still conventional power, but when the next ship comes, it will definitely be nuclear power." Qin Tao said: "Even if we improve the boiler, it's still not as advanced as nuclear power."

Dongfang’s aircraft carrier boiler technology comes from Lao Maozi. The imitation is the boiler of the Kiev-class aircraft carrier. The Kiev-class aircraft carrier only has a displacement of 40,000 tons. Now our own aircraft carrier has grown to 80,000 tons. This means that the boiler technology must also be improved. just work.

   "That's right, if there is nuclear power, of course it will be equipped with nuclear power. By then, our four power cabins can be reduced to two." Babich said.

An aircraft carrier needs to burn eight boilers, and they must not be discharged at once. Its four power compartments are in the shape of a grid. Each power compartment has two boilers and a steam turbine. The boiler is in front and the steam turbine is in the back. , and then output the power to the rear through the transmission shaft, and part of the power is also distributed to the generator.

   This arrangement is the most secure, otherwise once a certain boiler blows up, it may cause a chain reaction of other boilers.

   "If nuclear power is used, will our boilers also be eliminated? If the entire naval boiler system is abandoned, it will be difficult to use it again in the future, right?"

  The most typical example of this is Lao Maozi. Lao Maozi used to have what he wanted, but now? All kinds of industries have been disabled, and nothing can be done. They want to remodel the aircraft carrier for Ah San, and they have to use Dongfang boilers.

"Yes, if this technology is put down, it will be difficult to reuse it in the future, but it should not be used in the future." Qin Tao said: "We have already been able to manufacture 40 megawatts of gas turbines. Instead of nuclear power, gas turbines can also be used, and there is no need to burn boilers. This method used by the navy for hundreds of years should be phased out.”

  Since the first steamship, the most commonly used power for ships has been the boiler, which has been used until now, and it should be eliminated.

  Gas turbines can be used as the power of aircraft carriers. If the 002 aircraft carrier was not built earlier, and the heavy-duty gas turbines have not been tested in practice, the aircraft carrier in front of it is estimated to be transformed into a gas turbine aircraft carrier.

"That's right, the power of warships in many western countries has been completely powered by gas turbines, and we have to look forward." Wu Shengli nodded: "However, for the sake of insurance, our relevant units still need to produce a few more boilers for backup. It can be replaced when needed.”

  The circular boiler towered in front of everyone, and some engineers and technicians were busy connecting various pipelines. Looking at this lively scene, everyone was full of anticipation.

  This is the heart of the aircraft carrier. I hope that the chain will not be lost here, so that this domestic aircraft carrier can gallop on the ocean stably!

   "By the way, the integrated power system of the whole ship is also here?" Someone thought of something.

  Compared to 001, this aircraft carrier not only increases the displacement to 80,000 tons, uses electromagnetic catapults, but also uses a special integrated power system for the entire ship.

  Conventional power electromagnetic ejection is the only one in the world, and it can support the operation of electromagnetic ejection, which is the credit of the comprehensive power system of the whole ship.

   "No, this is only responsible for power generation. The control cabinet of the integrated power system of the ship is separated from here by two compartments." Babiqi said: "These systems will be installed after launching. After all, Ma Ming and the others can't take care of it now."

The comprehensive electric power and electromagnetic ejection of the whole ship were all worked out by Ma Ming, and only Ma Ming and his team could do the installation. However, they don't have so much time and energy right now. The comprehensive electric power system really has to wait until after it is launched. It can only be installed in the outfitting stage, and I can't take care of it now.

   "It's a pity that it is not all-electric propulsion yet." Babich said: "If all-electric propulsion is realized in the future, it will be more flexible."

The four steam turbines are arranged at the rear of the warship, which can shorten the length of the transmission shaft, and the boiler needs to shorten the position of the chimney as much as possible. This is really difficult to coordinate. If electric push is used, all power will be transmitted by electricity. That would be much more convenient.

   "Food needs to be eaten in bites. We are now able to build an aircraft carrier of this level, which is already very good." Qin Tao said.

If according to some people's conservative ideas, this first domestically-made aircraft carrier may also be built as a ski jump version, or equipped with a steam catapult. Now this aircraft carrier has already made great strides. If Even if the electric push is turned on, it is estimated that many people will lose their hair in worry. If the whole ship loses the brakes, won't it lose power?

   "That's right, we are looking forward to the next ship." Babich said: "After coming to the East, we seem to have returned to the past era, and every day's work is full of meaning."

After visiting the engine room, everyone returned to the deck of the aircraft carrier. Wu Shengli looked at the ship island that was still being welded and said, "If the electromagnetic catapult can be installed before the National Day, then our ship island will also be installed on the National Day." Docking to the aircraft carrier before the festival!"

   "If you don't install various equipment, the progress is still in time." Makarov said.

   "Lao Ma, follow our own pace, don't let laymen lead experts." Qin Tao said again: "The Navy can launch it on the same day if it wants, so let's launch the aircraft carrier without islands directly."

  So, Wu Shengli was deflated again.

   "Next, shall we go to eat first?"

   Everyone wandered around for a long time, and their stomachs were growling.

  Of course, the meal is still in the canteen of the Mingzhou Group Guest House, which is definitely beyond the level of many five-star hotels. The food on the table is fragrant, but the big guys are not very interested in eating, and they are all talking about their feelings after watching it.

   "Back then, we were so envious of the US aircraft carrier. Now, we can finally have an aircraft carrier of this level! The combat effectiveness of our aircraft carrier is definitely not worse than that of the Kitty Hawk!"

   "No, our aircraft carrier's combat capability is definitely stronger than that of the Kitty Hawk. After all, we need to carry some stealth aircraft, and the Americans don't have such aircraft yet."

   "When you are in service, you must drive to the Pacific Ocean!"

"Taozi, in fact, I have been thinking about going into the water on National Day, not only to present a gift to the motherland, but also to report to Mr. Liu. On that day, I will definitely meet Mr. Liu. After the meeting, he will definitely ask me How is the progress of our aircraft carrier? If he knows that he can be launched on the same day, he will be very happy." Wu Shengli said to Qin Tao.

"Dad, I know, but aircraft carrier construction is scientific, and there should not be any other external factors interfering with our construction." Qin Tao said: "The navy should create such conditions for us, not create difficulties for us. Difficulties create difficulties for us."

   "Okay, you are right." Wu Shengli was a little dissatisfied with Qin Tao's words, but after thinking about Qin Tao's words, he could only wave his hands, and then changed the subject: "What shall we watch this afternoon?"

  In the morning, I only looked at the aircraft carrier, and there are many other equipment of the navy, such as destroyers, frigates, and submarines. At this time, after hearing Wu Shengli, Qin Tao asked, "What does the navy want to see?"

   "How is the construction of 052D going?" Wu Shengli asked.

   "It's still on the berth. If you want to see it, you can go and have a look. But from the appearance, it's not much different from our 052C."

Although the phased array has been replaced with a liquid-cooled one, and the vertical hair has been replaced with a general vertical hair, but these can only be seen after outfitting. The 052D on the berth is just a shell, and only the most careful people can see it. In view of this difference, the people present were just looking at the shell. There was nothing to see. After all, it was not the first 052C to be built. I don’t know how many people were full of expectations at that time.

  If the construction of the 10,000-ton large-scale drive started, it might arouse everyone's interest. Now, Xiao Tiantian has become Mrs. Niu, which can't arouse everyone's interest.

   "Yes, there is really nothing to see in the past now." Wu Shengli said, "What about 095?"

   "The first half of 095 should be almost finished." Qin Tao said: "Then let's go and see 095 in the afternoon."

  Everyone was also excited, and hurried to eat, and after eating, they went to see the big guy underwater.

The submarines are all manufactured indoors, and the space is limited. In order to build nuclear submarines for the navy, Mingzhou Group even divides the construction of conventional submarines into a part of the order to brothers. Delays, and the funding of the submarine has never been in arrears, because the Navy knows that if the funds are not in place, the construction work may really stop.

  In the huge production workshop, the first half of the 095 has indeed been manufactured. Looking at the thick hull, many people felt emotional again.

   "It's still fun for the big guys to watch!"

   "That's right, its displacement is a bit larger than our existing submarines, thanks to Mingzhou Group's advanced plate rolling machine!"

  The plate bending machine is still running at this time, making the pressure-resistant shell of the next segment, and the buzzing sound seems to echo his words.

   "Guys, I'm promising something, what is this? When 095 is built, we will start building a strategic missile nuclear submarine with a displacement of 20,000 tons. That is the real big guy!"

  In the past, 091 had a displacement of only four to five thousand tons. In 093, the displacement was only enlarged to 6,000 tons, while the current 095 has a displacement of 8,000 tons.

  There are not many plate rolling machines in the world that can roll nuclear submarines of this level!

   Its displacement is even larger than the 052D that is currently being manufactured!

  Everyone was shocked, only Qin Tao said, what is this? This is just the beginning. In the future, we will build larger submarines, strategic missile nuclear submarines equipped with Julang-2 missiles. Is the displacement small enough?

  Kwasha ran over excitedly: "President Qin, you are here!"

Kwasha was originally a member of the design bureau, mainly responsible for the design work. However, since the construction started in 095, he stayed in the Mingzhou Shipyard, and has been staring at the construction. Watching such a big guy slowly change from the blueprint to the Reality, every day is fun.

   "Well, let me see, which part are we building now?"

  "The command tower has been built, and many things need to be installed on the control tower, so we are currently mainly installing equipment. The next step is to build a new cabin section, which is the vertical hair system. The steel plate has just been bent." Kwasha said.

The construction of a submarine is very different from that of a surface ship. There is no outfitting link. During the construction process, the interior must be installed. A water pipe with a length of several meters cannot be put in.

  So, the construction of the submarine is very slow, but once it is built, it can be launched directly.

   "Well, the equipment on the command tower is crucial to the improvement of combat effectiveness, so we must be more cautious." Qin Tao nodded.

  Wu Shengli and others stopped pointing fingers. After all, even if 095 was built, it would have to be launched in secret and serve in secret without much fanfare.

  It doesn’t matter if it’s a few days earlier or later. Moreover, the engineering sequence of this project must not be chaotic, otherwise when the submarine is launched, it will be found that some parts are not installed, and the submarine’s shell will have to be cut open.

"Yes, many supporting factories have also delayed the progress. As for the photoelectric mast, it took more than a month to send it to us." Kwasha said with some dissatisfaction: "Mr. In this case, can we deduct the wages of supporting manufacturers?"

   "Is the photoelectric mast difficult? Isn't that what we use in 039C?"

   "The photoelectric mast we used before was still penetrating. This time we designed a brand new non-penetrating one. There is no need to open the top of the conning tower anymore, and the elevating and shrinking tubes in it have to be newly developed." Kvasha said.

   "Since it is a new research and development, the delay is justifiable. There is no need to deduct wages, and it is not easy for them." Qin Tao said: "Which unit provided this photoelectric mast?"

   "Golden Sun Electric Co., Ltd. and Goose Factory jointly developed it." Kwasha said.

What?

   After a long time of trouble, it is still my own, so I deduct my own money?

  The expressions on the faces of the naval leaders present are very meaningful, let's see how Mr. Qin ends it!

   "Tell them, the next one is not an example. If you still delay next time, you will buckle it hard!" After Qin Tao finished speaking, he looked at the part under construction: "Has the relevant unit of the vertical launch device provided it?"

   This is definitely not a supporting factory under his own hands. The navy's hair has always been the exclusive supplier.

   "Well, it's over there."

   "I'll go and have a look."

  What good is a broken pipe? The big guys looked at the direction Qin Tao was going with a little contempt.

   "Let's go in through this section and take a look inside?" Wu Shengli suggested.

  The submarine under construction is like a normal submarine that has been cut with a knife. The section is clear, and there are people busy on several decks.

   "That's right, let's go up and have a look!"