Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

At this time, everyone from the Ruby Central Design Bureau to the chief engineer and ordinary workers hoped that Heiyun Group could make more demands, not that they wanted to cause trouble. But only by solving troubles can you get more benefits. Although the Soviet system was different, it was impossible for super rich people to emerge.

But as for Bao Zixuan, who is almost reaching the title of the world's richest man, anyone with a little bit of common sense still knows it. If you have only one brother, then it doesn't matter if it's a bit difficult or tiring. But it is impossible to let a whole family suffer along with you. This is a peaceful era; those who have made contributions should receive the treatment they deserve.

And those who have not contributed can enjoy better benefits and treatment; what else should they not deserve?

Spaisky said with a smile: "If someone else had said this, I would have asked him to leave immediately. After all, the technology of Soviet submarines must not be known to outsiders. These are state secrets, and they are important to maintain regional stability." weapon."

"But Mr. Bao is different. Although he is not specialized in submarines, he is after all a top engineer in the world. Heiyun Group has achieved technological leadership in many fields; the suggestions I want to make should not disappoint anyone."

When the old man said this, the others didn't know what to say. This is no longer polite, it even seems a bit flattering! But if you think about it carefully, it seems to make some sense; after all, Bao Zixuan is known as a super genius; and he has a very broad mind. It is not impossible to improve submarines.

Bao Zixuan: "Don't say that. I am the plenipotentiary representative of Fucaira this time. I hope to purchase 12 Kilo-class submarines from the Soviet Union."

In 1974, the Soviet Union's Ruby Central Maritime Design Bureau in Leningrad began planning a new type of diesel-electric attack submarine, called the 877 Flounder class, which NATO called the Kilo class. The first boat, B-248, was launched in September 1980. The ship was launched at the Komsomolsk shipyard on the banks of the Amur River, delivered at the end of 1980, and formed into the army in 1982.

The Kilo-class adopts a teardrop-shaped hull with a rather wide and rounded appearance; the forward horizontal rudder is located at the bow, and the tail control surface includes a pair of horizontal tail rudders and a vertical rudder below, but there is no vertical rudder above. The Kilo-class is the first Soviet diesel-electric submarine to use single-shaft propulsion and has low noise. In the past, Soviet submarines preferred dual-shaft or even three-shaft designs due to high mechanical failure rates.

The boat has a floating displacement of about 2,300 tons and a submersible displacement of more than 3,000 tons. It is considered a large diesel-electric submarine. The mission submersible depth is about 240m, the maximum submersible depth is about 300m, and the reserved buoyancy of the hull is as high as 30%, which is very rare among diesel-electric submarines. The interior of the Kilo-class is divided into six watertight compartments. The front end is the torpedo room. The upper level of the second compartment is the command room and the lower level is the battery room. The upper level of the third compartment is the crew dormitory and kitchen, and the lower level is also the battery room. room; the fourth cabin area is the diesel generator room, the fifth cabin area is the main propulsion motor room, and the sixth cabin area is the backup motor room. Since the Kilo-class's preliminary buoyancy is extremely considerable, any one of the six watertight compartments can be guaranteed not to sink if water enters it.

The Kilo-class submarine power system includes two 4DL-42M diesel generator sets with a power of 1,000kW each, a PG-141M submarine propulsion motor with a maximum power of 5,800 horsepower; a 150-horsepower PG-142 low-speed cruise generator set; Two emergency diesel generator sets with 102 horsepower each and two sets of batteries.

Propelled by a single-shaft six-blade propeller, the propeller speed is 500 rpm, the maximum submersible speed is 17 knots, the floating speed is 8~10 knots, the snorkel sailing speed at 7 knots has an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, and the submersible speed of 3 knots has an endurance of 400 nautical miles. The endurance can last up to 45 days at sea, and there are 52 personnel on board. The Kilo-class has many measures to reduce noise, including sound-absorbing paint on the outer surface of the hull, mounting the turbine on a shock-absorbing base, and adopting sound insulation facilities in the engine room. The noise is significantly lower than that of previous Soviet submarines, and the gap with the first-class level in the West has been greatly narrowed. , so it is called "undersea black hole" by Western countries.

As for the weapon system, six 533mm torpedo tubes are arranged in the upper half of the Kilo-class bow, divided into upper and lower rows, while the lower half of the bow is completely given over to the sonar drum. The torpedo room on the ship can store 12 weapons, and together with the 6 in the torpedo tubes, a total of 18 weapons can be carried. For a conventionally powered submarine, it is definitely considered advanced in performance and armed to the teeth.

The most important thing is that this submarine is a weapon that the Soviet Union only began to equip its troops in 1982. It can be said that it is definitely the latest existence, let alone sold to Middle Eastern countries; except for the Soviet Union’s local troops, even the closest Warsaw Pact countries do not have hunting attire.

If you can get it right in one step, buy nuclear submarines directly. Then Bao Zixuan will definitely not hesitate, but the Soviet Union will definitely not sell it. Even if the Soviets want money, with Fucaira's current strength, they simply have no ability to protect it. Ordinary countries are simply not qualified to possess such strategic-level nuclear weapons.

Therefore, we can only settle for the next best thing and purchase Kilo-class conventionally powered submarines. And there are so many, and they are not his family. The size of Fucairah does not mean that it wants to block the Persian Gulf; therefore, there is no need to directly purchase twelve ships.

This time it was divided equally between the three companies, and Saudi Arabia and Iraq also asked him to buy it together; after all modifications were completed, he could just sell it directly to the two of them. This trust can not be obtained by that company but by that person. To this, the richest man Bao readily agreed. Making money is one thing. Purchasing twelve state-of-the-art submarines at one time can also make the Soviet Union take it seriously.

The more people involved in modification at the same time, the more solid the technology mastered by Heiyun engineers will be.

The Kilo-class is the flagship product of the Ruby Design Bureau, and it has clear regulations and restrictions on the most advanced weapons and equipment. The Soviet Union has clear regulations and restrictions. Although I really want to sell it to make a profit and benefit my engineers. But little Ustinov, the head of the General Armament Department, did not say anything. He did not dare to agree easily.

Although you can usually ignore little Ustinov, when it comes to issues of principle, you still need the other party to express their position. The Ruby Central Design Bureau has no right to decide anything.

Spassky looked at him, and little Ustinov immediately understood what he meant. The old boy wants to make money, but he doesn’t want to take responsibility. But he had no choice. The relationship with Bao Zixuan was on one side, and the most important thing was the conventional submarine.

They say they represent Fucaira, but where does Fucaira have the money? This guy must have paid for it, and the senior management had previously agreed to sell the modified submarine; as for the modification, it was also a customer demand, so it didn't hurt. At least in terms of procedures, it is absolutely reasonable and legal.

Ustinov Jr. smiled and said: "Moscow has decided to sell this submarine to the friendly country Fucaira. Therefore, Chief Engineer Spisky does not have to have any scruples and can completely implement it according to your ideas."

When I hear that the top management has agreed, the problem becomes much simpler.

Spaisky: "Now that Mr. Bao has decided to purchase a Kilo-class conventionally powered submarine, I don't know what areas still need improvement."

Hearing this, Bao Zixuan knew that the other party was testing them. Fortunately, I was prepared beforehand. After all, I had obtained German submarine technical information in Poland, so I was not unfamiliar with submarines.

Ruby Design Bureau also has projectors, but I didn’t expect them to be produced by Heiyun Group. Open the computer directly and explain the submarine layout you planned, as well as the replacement of electronic, sonar, radar and other equipment.

As for the mechanical part, Soviet products are absolutely useless. Moreover, the Kilo-class submarine is still a double-hull design, so there is really nothing to change in the external structure.

See Heiyun Group’s design drawings and suggestions for improvements. Although some places are not very reasonable and too idealistic. But the technical performance of electronic equipment is much better than the original products. At least the communication command system and combat detection system have been strengthened in all aspects.

And letting Spaisky see the design shadow of future submarines opened a door.

In fact, the appearance of submarines has basically not changed much in 100 years since its birth. It can be said that there is not much room for improvement in fluidics.

As for the weapons and equipment, they are basically finalized; adding auxiliary weapons is not of great significance. Then we must find ways to focus on accurate detection, stable communication, noise reduction, and power saving. The design of Heiyun Group is all centered around these aspects.

Spassky said with a smile: "Mr. Bao is really able to surprise people. For the parts that need to be upgraded, Ruby Design Bureau will fully cooperate and will not let you down."

"I know you value efficiency, so we will get to work tonight."

"But there is one thing I still need to trouble you about, and that is the home appliances and cars produced by Heiyun Group. Can we sell them to part of our design bureau? Many engineers are very envious when they see the home appliances and cars produced by engineers from other design bureaus."