Warship of Great Power

In one afternoon, Salman introduced the 076 amphibious assault ship to the big dog owners. Salman was very satisfied and signed a contract to order two ships on the spot. As for the price, of course it was not a problem. It was whatever Qin Tao said.

After the signing was completed, everyone held another dinner. When the banquet was over, Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao: "Taozi, where will you sleep tonight?"

"Go home, go home and sleep." Qin Tao said quickly.

"Well, that's pretty much it. Come on, let's go home."

Seeing Wu Shengli's mysterious look, Qin Tao was also a little curious. What kind of evil was he holding back in his father-in-law's heart?

Before entering the house, Qin Tao heard bursts of laughter coming from inside. This laughter seemed familiar?

Wait, could it be...

Qin Tao walked a few steps quickly and opened the door. On the sofa, two women were chatting, as intimate as best friends. One was gentle and dignified, and was Qin Tao's wife Zhao Ling. The other was blond, blue-eyed, and with a hot figure. Hot foreigner, Vitalia!

"When did you come?" Qin Tao asked in surprise.

"We arrived yesterday. I heard that you came back yesterday, but I didn't see you coming home. Qin, you returned to the capital but didn't go home. What does that mean?" Vitalia asked: "If you dare If you do anything sorry for Zhao, I won’t punish you on Zhao’s behalf.”

Zhao Ling looked on with a smile, her eyes looking like she was watching a show, did you see that? Someone will be able to cure you in the future.

"What are you doing here?" Qin Tao continued to ask.

"Of course we are here to discuss business, Qin, you won't forget our agreement, right?"

Of course I won't forget it, I just... Qin Tao suddenly realized that it seemed that he had really forgotten it.

"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "After I came back, I was busy with your affairs. With my efforts, my superiors finally approved the plan to provide you with a second amphibious assault ship... to Guinea. After that, We have done some more detailed design, and now we have completed the entire design, and we can start construction at any time as long as we can get the money.”

"Start work after you get the money?"

"Start the work without taking any money. We will go back to Mingzhou Group tomorrow. You can watch with your own eyes the construction of the amphibious assault ship on our slipway. How about it?"

"Taozi, you guys had a great time chatting." Wu Shengli came in behind and said, "You guys continue chatting, there's no one else at home, I'm going to the study."

"Dad, you can sit down and listen together. Our ship 076 is a little different in details from the two ships we talked about during the day." Qin Tao said, "You can come and refer to it together."

Wu Shengli smiled: "Okay, then I'll sit next to you and read the newspaper."

There was no one else at home, and the mother-in-law took her children to participate in activities organized by the school and would be away for several days. This home was just the right place for us to talk about cooperation.

"Qin, did you talk about two warships during the day?"

"Yes, built for big dog owners."

This is not a secret. It will spread all over the world soon. Of course, Vitalia will also know it. It is better to say it openly now.

"Since we built two ships for them, if we only have one, it would be too few." Vitalia said: "We need at least three ships to be enough."

Qin Tao opened his eyes wide again, so many? Why do you want so many? Can you afford it?

"Weina, warships not only require construction funds, but also require a lot of money for equipment maintenance after they are built." Qin Tao said, "One is enough for you."

Vitalia smiled: "The us I just mentioned refers to Africa, not our group. Guinea has an amphibious assault ship, and the Pyramid State has two. Therefore, several other countries are jealous. Algeria wants , Rainbow Nation also wants it.”

Qin Tao was immediately overjoyed: "Really? That's great, we can help them solve the problem!"

These countries are probably also under Varner's control, or Varner can exert relevant influence, and these countries' desire for aircraft carriers must have been promoted by Varner.

As for the reason, it must be to muddy the water. After all, Guinea has it, other countries have it, and the Americans have nothing to say. This way, Vana hidden behind will be safer.

Moreover, these countries also have their own reasons.

Algeria is also a big country. The external environment of this country is complex. It has a bad relationship with Morocco to the west and does not like the Pyramid Country to the east. The Pyramid Country already has two Mistrals. They must be jealous of it. Moreover, they are opposite the Mediterranean Sea. The French are not willing to deal with it. In the current complicated situation, if they want to protect themselves, they must obtain advanced aircraft carriers.

As for the Rainbow Nation, it has even more urgent needs.

Historically, the Navy of the Rainbow Nation once had a large number of warships with the capability of blue water activities. Unfortunately, due to diplomatic isolation and lack of access to advanced weapons, the Navy of the Rainbow Nation could only make do with old warships. By the 1980s, In the 1990s, with the retirement of a large number of British Type 12 frigates in their naval equipment, their navy's equipment rapidly shrunk and became an offshore navy.

Fortunately, at this time, Dongfang extended a hand of friendship. Qin Tao visited the Rainbow Kingdom several times and established a deep friendship with their leaders. After a glorious period of glory, Mr. Qin became the most popular person in the Rainbow Kingdom.

Mingzhou Group also has a shipyard in the Rainbow Kingdom. This shipyard started with the construction of catamaran yachts and gradually gained the production capacity of warships. It also built some small warships. However, the Rainbow Kingdom Navy will definitely not be satisfied. They are looking forward to getting more advanced and powerful warships.

Now, these two countries want to purchase aircraft carriers. Of course, Qin Tao has to welcome them. They are here to give money.

No money? It’s okay if you have resources.

"After all, these two countries have limited funds, so the aircraft carriers they need cannot be too big." Vitalia said: "I think a 20,000-ton amphibious assault ship like the Mistral is enough, and , and they don’t have enough pilots to use drones as their main equipment.”

"Of course." Qin Tao said, "Our design office has ready-made design plans."

When I went to Da Mao to bid for the project, the Second Design Office of Mingzhou Group made a lot of design plans, including one with a displacement of 20,000 tons, which is similar to the northwest wind.

As for operating a drone, it’s even simpler.

Although Vitalia is making the proposal now, Qin Tao knows that Vitalia must have made arrangements in advance, and Rainbow Kingdom and Algeria will definitely accept it.

"However, you also need to have the ability to operate advanced fighters, which can be mounted at any time if necessary." Vitalia continued: "Guinea will order slightly more carrier-based aircraft, and they can be mounted at any time."

Algeria and the Rainbow Nation do not need advanced fighter aircraft. The most advanced aviation power in the entire Africa must be in the hands of Vana, and the aircraft carriers of these two countries can be used in the future to enhance their ocean combat capabilities, which means that they will be able to do so at any time. It has a powerful formation of three aircraft carriers/amphibious assault ships.

Qin Tao nodded: "No problem, we will make certain reservations when designing."

After Qin Tao finished speaking, he looked at Wu Shengli who was reading the newspaper: "Dad, what do you think?"

"You should discuss your business among yourself. I don't want to get involved." Wu Shengli replied.

"Also, we think that the catamaran missile boats built by Mingzhou Group more than ten years ago are also good. We hope to purchase a batch of them. Of course, the anti-ship missiles used on them must be replaced with the most advanced models."

Suddenly talking about a small missile boat from a tall aircraft carrier, Qin Tao didn't react for a while. Moreover, our Mingzhou Group no longer builds such warships!

"Of course, it would be even better if you have a large number of eliminated catamaran missile boats and can sell them to us cheaply."

Are 022 missile boats obsolete?

Of course not, it depends on who the user is!

For the Eastern Navy, there was a serious shortage of large warships at that time, and it could only rely on air and submarine boats to complete the task of protecting the ocean. Missile boats were a must. After all, missile boats were fast and powerful, but their self-sustainability was limited, but relying on nearby With various bases, this shortcoming can be made up for.

But now, when the navy begins to develop into the ocean, the 022 missile boat is useless to the East. After all, the 022 missile boat cannot sail long distances. For offshore patrols, the 056 is more suitable. The 022 missile boat has a small displacement and internal space. They are narrow and not suitable for use by the navy. Except for a small number that continue to exert their residual heat in the southern seas, most of the missile boats have no place to use. In the navy's equipment sequence, they have been slowly retired.

Retired to whom? The coast guard can equip a batch and put a batch in the museum, but there are still a huge number of missile boats. Why not just sell them for money?

Qin Tao looked at his father-in-law: "Dad, our navy's 022 missile boat is being decommissioned, right? Should it be mothballed or sold?"

"This still needs to be discussed at a meeting." Wu Shengli said: "However, if one missile boat can be sold for 20 million US dollars, I estimate that at least 20 missile boats can be sold."

How much does the 022 missile boat cost? This is a mysterious existence. No one knows it, but the outside world generally estimates it to be 100 million. Now one ship is only sold for 20 million US dollars, which is a very cheap price.

Of course, as for whether Vitalia feels it is suitable, it depends on her own choice.

"Of course, the technology of this kind of missile boat is not complicated. It is estimated that it can be built by finding a shipyard in Africa, such as the Rainbow Country. Moreover, if it is built there, there will be a lot less gossip." Wu Shengli continued said.

These naval equipment cannot be sold at a bargain price, otherwise it will be considered as a cheap sale of naval assets. Moreover, if they are sealed now, they may be useful in the future. Therefore, the better choice is to make them yourself. The technology is not complicated anyway. Rainbow The shipyard in China is still building catamaran yachts, so there is no big problem in transforming the 022.

Vitalia's eyes lit up, yes, it can be made in the Rainbow Kingdom! She originally wanted to buy the retired 022 from Dongfang at a low price, but it seemed that it was too expensive, so she might as well start building a new one.

"Okay, then we'll make it ourselves." Vitalia nodded.

"Our Glory Years Shipyard will also help greatly." Qin Tao said: "We will win 20 million US dollars for this brand-new missile boat."

After saying that, I felt a little inappropriate, so I quickly added: "After all, Heizi has a salary advantage."

Wu Shengli turned over the newspaper and continued reading as if nothing had happened. However, it seemed that the newspaper had been taken down?

"Can our Glorious Years Shipyard build amphibious ships? If so, the one ordered by Rainbow Country was built at the Glorious Years Shipyard." Vitalia continued, "This is also in line with Rainbow Country's requirements for national defense independence."

"Is Heizi also pursuing national defense independence?" Qin Tao couldn't help asking. He could promise that he was definitely curious, but when he heard him say that, several people in the room laughed out loud.

After talking about everything that needed to be discussed, Vitalia stood up.

"Qin, I'll leave after everything is arranged."

"Don't go, live with me, we haven't seen each other for a long time, let's talk together." Zhao Ling tried to keep him.

Vitalia glanced at Qin Tao again: "No, I won't take Qin's place. Even if Qin is in China, he probably rarely accompanies you. If I leave overnight, it won't attract too much attention."

Qin Tao took out a USB flash drive: "There is detailed information about 076 in it. You can take a look after you go back."

"Okay."

On the third day after Vitalia left, the African purchasing group officially went to Mingzhou Group.

It is definitely a rare scene for three countries to come together. In the spacious conference room, Qin Tao received them cordially.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's talk one by one. First, we introduce the Type 077 aircraft carrier designed for Algeria."

In fact, this type of aircraft carrier is weaker, but the previous numbers have been occupied, so of course we have to continue counting backwards.

The Algerian naval representative was very excited: "Please speak, Mr. Qin, we are very interested in the design plan of the East. The aircraft carrier you designed must be the most advanced."

"Yes, this aircraft carrier has a full load displacement of 20,000 tons, a length of 192 meters and a width of 36 meters." Qin Tao began to introduce: "There is a take-off and landing point designed in front and behind the deck, which can support the take-off and landing of aircraft of about 30 tons at most."

Mingzhou Group realized computer design more than ten years ago. By simply modifying the original design, warships of different sizes can be built. The designs of aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships are even more diverse, and you can have whatever you want.

"However, considering your specific situation, this aircraft carrier will mainly carry drones, which can detect, attack, and warn. It has all-round combat capabilities and is easy to operate..."

"In terms of the power system, we decided to install two diesel engines with a maximum speed of 20 knots. It is economical and fuel-efficient. This aircraft carrier can save more than half of the expenses of aircraft carriers with the same displacement during its entire life cycle."

"Yes, this aircraft carrier is very suitable for us, Mr. Qin. We want to name it Karat-Ben-Abbas."

"Of course." Qin Tao nodded.

Generally speaking, the naming ceremony of warships will be held after they are launched. However, some countries can't wait and determine the name in advance. Algeria is one of them. Moreover, this name should be a heroic name in the history of their country, because Qin Tao remembers clearly that in later generations, Algeria once ordered a ship from Italy with a displacement of only 9,000 tons, but it has a straight deck and elevators, which is very similar to a regular aircraft carrier. It is called a quasi-aircraft carrier and was also called this name at the time.

What was the price at that time? 400 million euros

Now, the price of this 20,000-ton ship is about doubled.

"The price of your aircraft carrier is $800 million. You can choose to pay in cash or exchange it with resources." Qin Tao introduced this and looked at the second customer.

"Mr. Meyer, the overall design of your navy's aircraft carrier is the same as that of the Algerian Navy. However, since this aircraft carrier will be built in the shipyard of Rainbow, some weapons and equipment produced by you can be installed during the construction process. I wonder what your requirements are?"

Different customers, different sales plans. Rainbow Country was once a developed country. Although it has now returned to the ranks of developing countries, it still has many advanced weapons, so it can be left to them to play freely.

Mayer, the representative sent by Rainbow Country, was not polite and immediately put forward a request: "Mr. Qin, we hope that this aircraft carrier can carry our own carrier-based aircraft."

"Your own aircraft?" Qin Tao was very curious: "What aircraft?"

Qin Tao thought of many projects in his mind, such as the Mirage 3 that Rainbow Country improved with the help of the David people, which became a long nose, and the fighter jet that Rainbow Country developed itself, with the help of a large number of Dassault company technicians, but... these aircraft can't be put on the aircraft carrier.

"AHRLAC." Mayer said: "This is the first aircraft designed by our Africans independently, and it is also the first fixed-wing military aircraft independently developed by our Rainbow Country."

Qin Tao shook his head and still didn't know.

So, Mayer took out a USB flash drive: "Mr. Qin, you can plug it into the computer to play it."

Qin Tao nodded: "Okay, plug it into the projector."

If it is directly plugged into the computer, there may be viruses or special programs in it, but this projector is different. The inside is all pure hardware, and the software is also directly solidified, so any virus is useless.

An introduction to an airplane appeared on the projector. When Qin Tao saw it for the first time, he almost blurted out: Harpy?

The appearance is very similar to the David's Harpy drone. The streamlined nose is the main body of the aircraft. Behind the nose are two long sticks connected to the tail wing at the back. The reason why there are two sticks is because there is a propeller in the middle.

The straight wing is inserted behind the nose. It is a single wing with no sweep angle. This aircraft is just a Harpy drone. However, the nose seems to have a cockpit, which is a two-person cockpit with a low front and a high back.

"The full name of this aircraft is the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance and Surveillance Light Aircraft." Meyer introduced: "It was developed by Paramount Group, a military giant in my Rainbow Country. It adopts a tandem two-seat layout. Behind the two pilots is a PT6A-66B engine that drives a three-blade propeller. We arrange the propeller at the back to provide the best field of view for the pilot in front, especially when using night vision goggles, so that there will be no dizziness..."

Qin Tao was shocked and speechless. Is this the advanced aircraft developed by your Rainbow Country? This is simply a toy. What's the use of it?

"We know that many countries in the world do not have the money to purchase regular fighter jets, but they need cheap aircraft to perform missions, such as intelligence surveillance, armed patrols, counter-insurgency, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and disaster relief. Our aircraft is their best choice," Meyer continued.