Chapter 875 What about independence? How can I buy from the East?

France and the United Kingdom are already very close. When the British-French undersea tunnel was completed in 1994, the communication between the two sides became more convenient. On that night, when the Orientals lived in Brest, the French took them with them. With a face full of excitement, they came to the UK to find their old friends.

  Michael Boyce, who is in charge of the navy, rubbed his eyes and looked at Philip and Duquesne and his party: "Everyone is here so late, what's the matter?"

   "Sir Boyce, we have something important to discuss with you." Duquesne said excitedly, "You probably know that a group of guests have come from the east, and they are here in Brest."

   "Yes, of course I know that you actually want to bow your head to the Orientals. This matter has become a joke in the free world." Boyce said.

"A joke? Who doesn't take the Orientals seriously, that's the real joke!" Diquena said, "We invited the Orientals over and reached a lot of agreements, which is very important to us, and to you It is also a good opportunity.”

   "A good opportunity for us? What does this have to do with us?" Boyce asked.

"Not to mention anything else, just say that your aircraft carrier does not have a reliable engine until now, right? Although your relevant organizations are developing engines, it is said that there are still many problems, and it is difficult to keep up with the progress of the aircraft carrier. In this way, When your aircraft carrier is launched, it will be the same as Ah San's aircraft carrier."

   "What did you say?" Boyce's face darkened.

Seeing that Duquesne's words made Boyce unhappy, Philip hurriedly said: "Mr. Boyce, we are also thinking about you. Your aircraft carrier cannot be launched as soon as possible. If there is an opportunity, we can modify the plan, if it meets our requirements, our second aircraft carrier, the Richelieu, may also be built with you, so that the cost can also be shared."

  "Richelieu?" Beuys was a little surprised: "Has your congress approved it?"

  The Richelieu has been planned since 1992, and it has not been seen until now. There are many reasons for this. In addition to the dystocia of the Charles de Gaulle, it is a matter of money. Without money, of course they can't do anything.

  France is no longer the original France. Their treasury simply cannot support a huge shipbuilding plan. This is the fundamental reason why the Richelieu was not built.

   Now, it's the Frenchman's turn to be upset after hearing Beuys' words.

"Our Congress has never vetoed our plan." Philip said: "We just didn't make up our minds about the construction plan. Now we have decided that the second ship will be a ship with a displacement of 60,000 to 70,000 tons. The warships will also use gas turbines as power."

   "Do you want to buy the blueprint of our Queen-class aircraft carrier?"

"No, no, we are joint research and development. Boyce, your aircraft carrier is being built slowly, so you haven't decided on a plan yet? Especially the layout of the upper deck, and we have a wealth of experience. Now we can complement each other's advantages. Joint research and development." Kadina said.

  The British are very embarrassed.

  In order to make their aircraft carrier have advanced combat capabilities, they insist on adopting the scheme of catapult takeoff and interception landing.

The American electromagnetic catapult has once again received bad news. If they want to develop it maturely, they don’t know when they will wait. So now, they have tended to use ski jumps to take off. Anyway, the F-32 has been finalized, and the method of use is similar to that of the Sea Harrier. , But in this way, it will definitely be ridiculed again by the Zhang Zhong said program in the East. After all, when it was first developed, it was said with certainty that the British aircraft carrier must take off by ski jump and land vertically.

  Plus the lack of funds, so now their six sections are being built slowly, and they have not yet reached the upper deck, let alone final assembly, and can be modified at any time.

  And the French came, and they actually said that they would bring them experience?

   "Are you going to do catapult takeoff?" Boyce asked.

   "Of course, we have a lot of experience. Of course, we need to develop a catapult take-off plan. The ski jump take-off is too weak, and it doesn't work at all." Philip replied.

   "But, do you have advanced electromagnetic catapults?"

  Since it has a gas turbine, it must use an electromagnetic catapult.

"No, we use steam catapults. We believe that electromagnetic catapults are immature. Even in the east, the outfitted aircraft carrier may not necessarily be electromagnetic catapults. Only when those small houses are demolished can we use electromagnetic catapults." Know exactly what is installed."

   "A gas turbine, but also a steam catapult? Where does the steam come from?"

   "Of course it is a boiler. We will prepare a special boiler to burn steam, so that it can meet the needs."

Seeing Philip's serious look, Boyce was almost amused: "What are you talking about? Driven by a gas turbine and fired by a boiler? This is simply the funniest joke. Electromagnetic ejection is a must, so that we can The entire power system matching!"

   "Funny? What's so funny? Didn't the Orientals use boilers to propel warships, and then claim to use electromagnetic ejection? Conventional boilers can eject electromagnetically. Why can't our gas turbine drives be ejected with steam? The one that adapts to us is the best."

   "Yes, we are serious and hope to cooperate with the British Navy in a pragmatic spirit to complete the construction of a new generation of aircraft carriers."

   Seeing the seriousness of the two people in front of him, Boyce also became serious: "Are you really planning to use this tasteless method?"

   "No, this is the most practical."

   "Then what about your gas turbine?"

   "Sourcing from the East."

   "How to solve your steam catapult?"

   "Sourcing from the East."

  Boies couldn't bear it anymore: "You entrust the construction of the aircraft carrier to the Orientals? What about the pride of your Gauls?"

   This question did make them blush, but who made them have no money in their pockets?

"The East already has mature gas turbines and steam catapults. If we purchase from them, it will be half cheaper than purchasing from the United States. Why can't we purchase from the East? If you in the UK have successfully developed a 40-megawatt gas turbine, and the price is comparable to If it is the same as in the East, then we will purchase it from your UK." Kadina said.

"We are going to the east for further investigation, Sir Boyce, I hope you can seriously consider our needs during this period of time, and then give us a satisfactory answer. This is related to the development of our European naval power." Philip also said.

   It is difficult for the British to accept it at once, but now they have said that the British have to think about it, and it is most suitable to cooperate with France to build it, which can reduce costs and solve various technical problems.

   Still, they missed something.

  France's defense policy is neutral, and the British and Americans wear a pair of trousers. How can the British purchase these things from the East, even if they are cheap.

  Leaving London, Philip and Cadina are both worried. What do these British people think? Can't they see how to save money? They are so poor that they have to tighten their belts to build an aircraft carrier, and they are still unwilling to adopt a cost-saving solution, just because of face!

  It was already late at night when we returned to Brest. The two of them hadn't slept for a few hours, and it was dawn. The Oriental got up early, had breakfast, and began to plan today's actions.

   "Mr. Philip, can we visit your aircraft carrier Foch?" Qin Tao asked.

  I came to France for no other reason than to see the aircraft carrier. Charles de Gaulle is about to enter service, and the aircraft carrier Foch is about to be decommissioned. This aircraft carrier has been docked at the port and has not been out for several months. There is no secret.

   "President Qin, do you have an idea about that aircraft carrier?"

   "Yes, if the price is right, we Mingzhou Group can buy it back, repair it and sell it to customers." Qin Tao said.

  Since Qin Tao has such intentions, there is nothing else to say, Philip nodded: "Of course, I'll go to the navy to ask for instructions."

   An hour later, everyone appeared on the deck of the Foch aircraft carrier.

After the end of World War II, the French only had the old Bearn aircraft carrier built before the World War. Below it was the hull of a battleship with a flight deck directly on it. It was very backward and of no use value. They leased it from the United Kingdom and the United States. Some light aircraft carriers started training and mastered the essentials of operation. At the same time, they began to independently manufacture aircraft carriers. Looking at their own wallets, they decided to build medium-sized aircraft carriers with a displacement of 30,000 to 40,000 tons.

In 1955, the construction of the Clemenceau started at the Brest Shipyard, and it entered service in 1961. In 1957, the construction of the aircraft carrier Foch started at the Nazer Atlantic Shipyard. Towed to Brest Shipyard to continue construction and completion.

  So in France, the Brest shipyard has become the only aircraft carrier shipyard until now.

After the Foch aircraft carrier was commissioned, it became the flagship of the French Navy. It underwent an overhaul in 1980 and a second overhaul in 1982. It is still quite old. The French Navy will put all its funds on the Charles de Gaulle. , this aircraft carrier can only be in reserve.

They originally wanted to sell this warship, but when they sold the Clemenceau, they encountered many problems. When it came to this aircraft carrier, it was even more difficult. After purchasing a brand new aircraft carrier, how could they fall in love with their aircraft carrier.

  So, what to do with this aircraft carrier, no one knows.

   Now, this aircraft carrier is docked alone in the port, and the guests from the East are the first guests it has welcomed in recent months.

   "The deck of this aircraft carrier is too small, and it is very difficult to operate the modern third-generation aircraft." Standing on the deck, Qin Tao began to comment.

The entire flight deck of this aircraft carrier is only 259 meters long and 52.1 meters wide, of which the bow deck is only 90 meters long, equipped with a BS-5 catapult, and the other part is an angled deck, 163 meters long and 30 meters wide. There is a second BS-5 catapult and four arresting wires.

The length of this kind of angled deck makes it impossible to reliably land a third-generation aircraft. Take the E-2 as an example, when it landed on the Charles de Gaulle, there are only a few meters away from the front of the angled deck. Even if the arresting wire is hooked, it is estimated that it will still fall into the sea.

"That's right, this aircraft carrier mainly operates F-8 and super flag fighters." Philip said: "Our modern Rafale fighters have been tested to take off and land on this aircraft carrier. Scale improvement will do.”

   "If you want to make it work again, you can only use vertical take-off and landing fighters, which are not limited by the size of the flight deck." Qin Tao said: "Can we work together and sell them to potential customers?"

  Gusts can’t operate, so we can only think of other ways. Vertical take-off and landing fighter jets are the most suitable solution. The French sell aircraft carriers, and the Orientals sell planes, so everyone can make money together.

   "At the same time, we also need to modify it for customers. The front deck is changed to a jump deck, which is convenient for customers to operate vertical take-off and landing fighter jets to take off. The catapult is too complicated and cumbersome, and requires frequent maintenance. It is easier to take off with a ski jump."

   "Boss Qin, do you have any potential customers?" Philip asked.

  Since everyone is working together to make money together, of course you have to ask Mr. Qin about his relationship and connections. After selling so many aircraft carriers, there must be many customers.

"The first customer is Ah San." Qin Tao said: "We all know that the aircraft carrier that Ah San purchased from Da Mao crashed, and the self-developed aircraft carrier was flooded when it was launched, and it was unusable. Ah San is in urgent need of aircraft carriers at this time. , if it is sold to Ah San, then Ah San will definitely buy it."

   Ah San?

  The relationship between France and Ah San is also good. They often sell arms to Ah San, but they have always been rejected when it comes to aircraft carriers.

  Hearing Qin Tao's words at this time, Philip was a little embarrassed: "President Qin, we have sold it, but Ah San is unwilling to take it, saying that our aircraft carrier is a poisonous aircraft carrier."

The pot of the poisonous aircraft carrier belongs to Qin Tao. When he was on the Clemenceau, Qin Tao used some tricks to let everyone know that the French Clemenceau class used a lot of unfriendly materials in its construction. Every time they make a sale, they will be pushed back by this reason.

   "You don't know Ah San. Ah San cares about environmental protection? What they care about is whether they will be cheated." Qin Tao said: "As long as you are sincere, Ah San will never refuse."

   "Sincere?"

   "That's right, when you were selling, didn't you say that you would give it away for free and then help renovate it?"

  Philip nodded.

"The gift is worthless, but the refurbishment may double it several times. Ah San is not stupid, so why would he listen to your plan." Qin Tao said: "You can change the plan and sell this aircraft carrier at the scrap iron price. Ah San, see if Ah San is willing or not."

  Sell directly?

  Dikaina shook his head: "No, no, Mr. Qin, if we sell directly to them, how much money will we make?"

   Sure enough, they were also slapping Ah San **** the refitting fee. Ah San had already seen it, so how could he be fooled again.

"You can think of other ways to make money. For example, if Ah San buys it back, do you have to modify it yourself? If there is no design drawing, would they dare to modify it?" Qin Tao said: "A San came to ask for the design drawing, and you can ask for it. How come this blueprint is worth millions of dollars, right?"

  The Frenchman's eyes lit up.

   President Qin is really full of bad ideas, no, full of ideas.

"When Ah San asked for the design drawings, it still didn't work. You have to say that there is something wrong with the main structure of this warship. If you want to modify it, you have to design it by your engineers, which will cost millions of dollars in design fees. When designing, you have to veto it. The steel plate produced by Ah San himself is of poor quality. Even a screw has to be imported from you. Otherwise, there is no guarantee that the refitted Yuefei deck will not collapse. Twenty to thirty million dollars shouldn't be a problem, I think it should be enough for your old aircraft carrier to make so much money, right?"

   "Enough, enough." Philip nodded repeatedly: "However, what about the carrier-based aircraft? If Ah San knows that they want to purchase your Dongfang carrier-based aircraft, they will definitely not want to."

   "You can fool them to use the MiG-29K directly, take off with a ski jump, and block the landing. After the modification is completed and tested, it turns out that there is a problem..."

  Philip's eyeballs rolled: "Mr. Qin, will there be any problems with your carrier-based aircraft?"

  "Of course not. We have sold to many countries, and some of our customers have been transferred to third parties. We are very angry, but we can't do anything to our customers. Customers are God."

  The French nodded and were very satisfied with Qin Tao's plan. The carrier-based aircraft said otherwise, sell the aircraft carrier first!

  If they can sell the aircraft carrier Foch, they will have more funds for the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, and the construction of the second ship can also be put on the agenda.

  The big guys looked inside and out carefully, and when they finished watching the USS Foch, the day passed again.

   On the third day, it was time for the Orientals to leave. At the same time, Philip, Kadina and others also organized an 18-member delegation to go to the East with the Orientals to investigate the 075.

  On the plane, Philip, who was full of expectations, couldn't help but communicate with Qin Tao.

"In our eyes, 075 is not an aircraft carrier, but an out-and-out amphibious assault ship. The amphibious assault ship you built is no worse than the United States in terms of performance. It is the most advanced in the world. One of the amphibious assault ships!"

   "Yes, it also uses a gas turbine as power, Mr. Qin, after we go, can we see this 40-megawatt gas turbine?" Kadina is also looking forward to it.

   "Of course, you are a potential customer of this gas turbine, of course we can let you have a look at this gas turbine."

   "President Qin, have you adopted an integrated power system on board 075?"

   "According to the customer's cultural level, we think that the requirements for the integrated power system are a bit high, so we didn't adopt it." Qin Tao said.

There is nothing wrong with the answer to this sentence. The 075 was built for the Guinea Navy. Given the conditions of their navy, how can they use the high-end integrated power system for the entire ship? For them, boilers are the best, and gas turbines They are all advanced enough. If the integrated electric power of the whole ship is installed, in case of tripping under their brutal operation, the cause of the failure will never be found, and the warship will lose its combat capability. If the power system is also powered by electricity, then Lie down completely, unable to move.

   "If it is given to other high-level customers, can this method be used?" Philip asked.

  Hearing what Philip said, Qin Tao reacted: "Do you want to purchase the 075 produced by us?"

The French need amphibious assault ships. They developed the Mistral class at the beginning of the 21st century. Later, Da Mao took a fancy to it and wanted to purchase two ships. Later, something happened. Da Mao received compensation, and the amphibious assault ship fell. In the hands of the people of the Pyramid Kingdom.

   Now, the French should be in the process of preparing, are they planning to buy directly from the East?

  It seems impossible.

The French definitely want to make it themselves, and their northwesterly level looks similar to the 075, but in fact the displacement is only 20,000 tons, which is half of the 075. It cannot take off and land fixed-wing fighters, and its combat effectiveness is not high. .

   "No, no, we don't intend to, we're just curious."

   "If the customer needs it, we will install it. We can even install the electromagnetic catapult." Qin Tao continued to fool around.

  Of course it is impossible. Whether it is the integrated power system of the whole ship or the electromagnetic catapult, they are the most advanced technologies in the East, and they will not be easily exported to foreign countries. Only the big dog's aircraft carrier has all-electric propulsion, but that is to verify the technology. But now that the French ask, it has to be

   Yes, this must reflect the awesomeness of Eastern shipbuilding technology.

   "Do you really have an electromagnetic catapult?"

  Qin Tao smiled: "The electromagnetic catapult is not a high-end technology, it is essentially a linear motor. Why, your second aircraft carrier is going to use it?"

  The two did not speak.

Purchasing gas turbines and steam catapults from the East has already made them despised by the British. If they buy electromagnetic catapults and integrated power systems from the East, they will not be laughed at by the British. The French call for national defense independence every day. As a result, Also started shopping?

   "However, these things are too expensive." Qin Tao said: "The electromagnetic catapult alone costs 500 million US dollars."

Sell? Of course it can be sold, but the price is too expensive.

  The steam catapults purchased by the French from the United States cost 12 million US dollars, and they purchased two in total.

  500 million dollars for one, two is one billion!

  If the French buy it, the Orientals really dare to sell it, and the money they sell can start building another aircraft carrier!

  Is it expensive?

  In fact, it is not expensive. In history, when the French gritted their teeth and purchased electromagnetic catapults from the United States to equip their No. 2 ship, the American offer was 1.3 billion US dollars.

  At that time, Americans were still very proud: only Einstein in the world could develop an electromagnetic catapult! It's a pity that this Einstein suddenly moved his love and ran to the East. The electromagnetic catapults in the East are more advanced and mature than those in the United States.

  (end of this chapter)