Warship of Great Power

"Mr. Qin, Asan's aircraft carrier is already undergoing sea trials." When Qin Tao received the news at the Mingzhou Group Headquarters, he was taking visitors from the Three Kingdoms around on the slipway, introducing them to the construction process of the warship, and explaining to them Point out which slipway can be freed for them to start work.

"Really? Ah San's progress is really slow. A healthy snail can outrun them."

Hearing Qin Tao say this, everyone present laughed.

"That's right. Their 40,000-ton aircraft carrier was launched into the water three times. I heard it swayed left and right while driving."

"Yes, they used a jump deck, but you can't blame them. After all, they don't have catapults or vertical take-off and landing fighters."

Everyone despises it.

"They only played the footage of the landing, and the footage of the take-off was very blurry. However, after our technical analysis, we found that their take-off was extremely thrilling. The fighter plane did not fly along the take-off line at all, but deviated to the right, far away from the bow of the ship. We left when we were still ten meters away," Xu Zhengyang said.

"Really?" Qin Tao said: "They have no experience in ski jump takeoff. We are the only ones with the most experience in the world. If they want to solve the problem, they have to come to us for help. If they are more sincere, we might be able to Please give me some advice.”

"Yes, only the Mingzhou Group has the most experience in building aircraft carriers in the world. You have developed multiple aircraft carriers with different models and displacements, but they have all been successful."

Not even the United States. After all, the United States only has experience in the research and development of large aircraft carriers. Mingzhou Group has dabbled in all kinds of aircraft carriers, ranging from as small as 10,000 tons to as large as 100,000 tons. From boilers to nuclear power, they have whatever they need.

"Mr. Qin, what's the problem with their aircraft carrier?" Mayer asked.

Although Mayer is also a black man, he comes from the Rainbow Country after all. He is influenced by everything he hears and sees, and he is the most passionate about technical issues.

Others also cast curious glances, what is going on?

"On the surface, the problem with their aircraft carrier is that it does not have a bulbous bow." Qin Tao began to analyze: "Actually, a bulbous bow is not necessary. Previous warships did not have bulbous bows, and there was no such thing. problem, so their real problem is..."

Qin Tao looked at the people around him: "The design of the Asan aircraft carrier was very hasty. It should be that there was no reliable static stability test. In other words, it was originally designed, but they significantly modified the original design during construction. , resulting in low construction quality. In short, the pitfalls they stepped on are quite low-level. If it were left to our Mingzhou Group, it would not only be faster, but also such low-level mistakes would definitely not occur. "

"Of course, Mingzhou Group's technology is the strongest, how could such a problem occur?" Americo said: "The one we had before was very easy to use, but it's a pity..."

It's a pity that they were burned in the end, those damn guys! Thinking of this, Americo was extremely angry. Those who betrayed him should die!

However, if the old ones are not gone, the new ones will not come. Although the old ones are gone, they can build new ones. This new aircraft carrier is more powerful, has a displacement of 60,000 tons, and can carry more carrier-based aircraft. When Vana Once it's used up, hand it over to them, and they can become the boss of the nearby area!

Thinking of this, Americo became excited again.

Qin Tao said this casually, but it spread quickly and reached Asan's ears.

"If the problem of aircraft carrier swinging cannot be solved, it will pose a major threat." After the first carrier-based aircraft took off and landed, the Asan Navy immediately held an emergency meeting: "We must solve this problem technically!"

This time the gust of wind picked up, what about next time? What about next time? This serious flaw will threaten the safety of their carrier-based aircraft at any time, so they cannot let it go and must solve the problem.

But how to solve it?

Everyone present was helpless.

Sunil looked at everyone present, and then focused on Alex: "Alex, you are an aircraft carrier expert. How do you think we should solve this problem?"

Alex was a little embarrassed. He was a self-proclaimed aircraft carrier expert. In fact, his knowledge reserve on aircraft carriers was not much more than that of a professional military fan from the East. At this time, he frowned: "According to many comments, it's because Our aircraft carrier does not have a bulbous bow.”

Why doesn’t Asan’s aircraft carrier have a bulbous bow? There are many theories about this. Some say that the Cochin Shipyard has limited dock facilities and cannot install the bulbous bow. Others say that the bulbous bow is very difficult to manufacture and needs to be hydrodynamically tested after it is built. But Asan If there is no such condition, it will be launched if conditions permit, and if conditions are not met, it will be cut down. Therefore, Asan's aircraft carrier does not have a bulbous bow.

In any case, it was not installed, and there was a jagged wake in the first sea trial, which was considered by the outside world to be the reason for the lack of a bulbous bow.

"In other words, as long as we install the bulbous bow, we can ensure the smooth sailing of the aircraft carrier?" Sunil said.

"maybe."

"What does it mean to be possible? We must do it." Sunil's face turned ugly: "This is a major issue that affects whether our aircraft carrier can operate normally!"

"Report, just got the news, Mr. Qin from Dongfang Mingzhou Group analyzed that the problems with our aircraft carrier are mainly due to design reasons, and there was no static stability test."

Hearing this, many people present frowned: Are you kidding! What qualifications does Mr. Qin from the East have to point fingers at our aircraft carrier?

Alex's eyes lit up: "Yes, it should be for this reason. Our aircraft carrier cannot be in normal service. It is all the fault of Lao Maozi. We have to claim compensation from Lao Maozi. We ask them to modify this aircraft carrier for us. the design of!"

This is a good opportunity to shift the blame. The aircraft carrier was designed by Lao Maozi. Now if something goes wrong, of course Lao Maozi must bear the responsibility!

Sunil rolled his eyes at him: "What we want is a practical solution to the problem!"

Yes, you can claim compensation from Lao Maozi, but is it meaningful?

Lao Maozi will never pay compensation. Compensating with Lao Maozi is just a quarrel. Can the problem be finally solved?

"How about we ask foreign technical forces to help us modify it?"

Relying on their own strength, they will definitely not be able to change it. They can only rely on outside help!

Who will help? Dongfang has the strongest technical power, but they certainly cannot rely on Dongfang. They can't swallow this breath!

So who else can you rely on? Lao Maozi? If this is a problem left by Lao Maozi, do we still have to spend money to find Lao Maozi? That’s too much of a disadvantage, right?

"Let's go to the British. The British have built two 60,000-ton Queen-class aircraft carriers with advanced performance. They also have rich experience and will definitely be able to solve the problem!"

Sunil thought for a while and finally nodded: "Okay, let's find the British. We must let them help solve the problem. It doesn't matter if we spend more money."

Anyway, Ah San is rich.

For the British, they were lucky. Although there were some problems during docking, they were able to build both aircraft carriers after re-building the segments.

The two Queen-class aircraft carriers are the last pride of the British. They have full confidence in these two aircraft carriers and feel that their own era of maritime hegemony is coming again!

England, a building.

"We should drive an aircraft carrier and go to some places. We all have the right to sail freely in the seas around the world!" someone suggested excitedly.

"Everyone, we only have an aircraft carrier and no carrier-based aircraft. How can we achieve freedom of navigation? Do we rely on our old-fashioned Sea Harriers?" Benjamin looked at the people present: "At present, what we need to do most is to continue to Raise funds to equip the Queen-class aircraft carrier with carrier-based aircraft.”

"Sir Benjamin, you probably haven't figured out the situation yet. We lack funds, but even if we have funds, it's useless. Our aircraft carrier needs vertical take-off and landing fighter jets, but so far, the United States has not developed one. So, we Even if you have money, you can’t buy it. There is only one J-31A from Dongfang in the world.”

This is what makes them most helpless. They have an aircraft carrier but no carrier-based aircraft. It is like having a gun but no bullets!

Everyone's expressions were complicated.

"We should not have built this type of aircraft carrier in the first place. We should have installed catapults and arresting cables. Our aircraft carrier should be able to operate carrier-based aircraft that take off and land normally. We can completely modify the Typhoon. If it doesn't work, we can't If you can purchase Rafales from France, you won’t end up with no carrier-based aircraft!”

These are all hindsight. Wasn’t it because I thought the short takeoff and vertical landing solution was the cheapest? How much would it cost to install a catapult and arresting cable?

Moreover, aircraft carriers like theirs that use gas turbines cannot generate steam, so they cannot use steam catapults, and electromagnetic catapults... The Americans have no plan to solve it. How can they do it so easily.

"Can we independently develop an electromagnetic catapult?"

"Of course it can. Since the Easterners can develop it, we can also develop it. However, we need time and funds." Expert Steve said: "Besides, with the catapult, our existing jump deck does not need to be used." After dismantling them, we can use them together to make our aircraft carriers more advanced in performance.”

"How to modify it?" Now, many people are interested.

"We put the catapult on the angled deck."

In fact, the Queen-class aircraft carrier does not have an angled deck, but as long as the lines are redrawn, the angled deck will appear. After all, the Queen-class aircraft carrier has a large displacement, so its jump deck is in the center of the bow, with an open space on the right side. , used to place carrier-based aircraft, and there is an open space on the left side, which is also used to place carrier-based aircraft.

As long as the parking area on the left is cleared, it can be turned into an angled deck, with a catapult installed in the front and a blocking cable installed in the back!

In this way, in the future, fighter jets with short-range takeoffs can also take off from the jump deck. If they need to eject for takeoff, they can use catapults. There will be no waste at all, and the price will not be too high if only one ejector is added.

When Steve said this, everyone became excited. Yes, it must be changed like this!

"With this change, our Queen class can compete with Dongfang's 003 aircraft carrier!"

"That's right, we will also get Hawkeye early warning aircraft from the United States to eliminate our early warning helicopters!"

While everyone was talking, someone interrupted their fantasy: "Everyone, the prerequisite for these improvements is that we have an electromagnetic catapult!"

Okay, everyone just had a paranoia attack again, and actually forgot that these improvements have prerequisites!

Without an electromagnetic catapult, everything is in vain. If you want to have an electromagnetic catapult, you must have time and money. Money is the key.

"Everyone, good news, good news!" At this moment, Sir Boyce walked in excitedly.

"What good news?" Benjamin frowned. Can there be good news now? Easterners sold three more amphibious assault ships!

"There is a problem with the Indian aircraft carrier. Due to the severe swaying, their aircraft carrier almost had an accident when launching carrier-based aircraft. Now, Indians want to come to us for help to solve the problem."

Indians come to us? To give money? This is indeed good news!

"If they want to solve the problem completely, they need to add catapults." At this time, Steve spoke: "Let them join our catapult development plan. When the catapult is developed, they can completely solve the problem for them."

"Indians don't have the technical ability." Someone objected.

"But Indians have money!"

A word awakened the dreamer. With the help of Indians' money, they developed their own catapults!

One day later.

Sunil brought Alex to the UK with great enthusiasm and was welcomed by a large group of industry insiders, including Thales Group, BAE, Vesper Shipyard, etc. Everyone looked excited, just like looking at lambs to be slaughtered.

"Thank you for your reception. Our aircraft carrier has a serious swaying problem, which even makes it difficult for carrier-based aircraft to take off. I hope you can help." Sunil explained his purpose.

"When using ski-jump takeoff, carrier-based aircraft will face various problems. The shaking of the ship, the influence of crosswind, etc. may cause the carrier-based aircraft to deviate from the original direction. Therefore, ski-jump takeoff is not suitable. You need a catapult." Steve said. Since he proposed the plan, he would certainly preside over the negotiation.

"Catapult?"

"Yes, the slider of the catapult can fix the landing gear of the carrier-based aircraft. In this way, the carrier-based aircraft can only go along a fixed track, so it will never deviate from the take-off line." Steve said.

This is really true. The pilots of the US Navy carrier-based aircraft are never afraid of taking off errors, because they don't need to take care of it at all. The throttle is fully opened, the brakes are released, and the next step is to wait for the catapult to explode. Some pilots will even go black because of the overload. They can't see anything.

With the constraints of the catapult track, the carrier-based aircraft will never deviate from the direction when taking off.

Of course, Ah San also knows this, but... Ah San is also clear in his heart. At present, the only mature electromagnetic catapults in the world are from the East. When did the British have electromagnetic catapults?

Steam is definitely not usable, because India's aircraft carrier is also driven by gas turbines.

"Excuse me, do you have an electromagnetic catapult?" Alex asked.

"We are developing it, and have made phased progress. It will be installed on the ship soon." Steve boasted without thinking.

"Install it? Your aircraft carrier also needs an electromagnetic catapult? Didn't you also build a leap deck?" Now it was Sunil's turn to be surprised.

"Who said that the leap deck can't be equipped with a catapult? We use leaping on the bow and electromagnetic catapult on the angled deck, which is more flexible to use." Steve said: "Our Queen-class aircraft carrier will soon enter the dock and modify the deck design."

"Then can you sell us your catapult?" Sunil asked.

Eastern aircraft carriers already have flat decks and catapults. If their Indian aircraft carriers also have catapults, they can be comparable to those in the East! Thinking of this, Sunil's heart was full of heat.

"No."

Don't sell it?

Now, let alone Ah San, the other British people present were also stunned. Hey, Steve, you are talking nonsense. Aren't we just trying to get Ah San into the catapult project? Don't we just want Ah San's research and development funds?

"Electromagnetic catapult is a very advanced technology. It can only be used by ourselves and cannot be exported. You see, the Orientals have never exported their electromagnetic catapults." Steve said.

Others were very nervous. Steve, what are you going to do? Look at Ah San's gloomy face. Are you going to drive them away?

"However, if you join our R\u0026D team and follow us to develop, you will be our partners, and you can get our electromagnetic catapult." Steve said.

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"How much money do you need to join your R\u0026D team?" Sunil asked.

"One billion US dollars."

How much? Sunil almost vomited blood. Before coming, he said he was not afraid of spending money, but he still knew how huge this billion US dollars was.

The first aircraft carrier they built, the Blue Sky Guardian, encountered various setbacks and took a long time to build. However, relying on their own human resources advantage, the entire aircraft carrier only cost about 2.5 billion US dollars. Now, the British want to get them to join the electromagnetic catapult, but they want 1 billion US dollars. Isn't this like slaughtering themselves?

According to Sunil's previous idea, spending 100 million US dollars is considered a lot.

"Mr. Sunil, the electromagnetic catapult is the most advanced technology in the world. The US Navy has spent more than 3 billion US dollars to develop the electromagnetic catapult. We will probably invest the same amount of money. We will pay 2 billion and you will pay 1 billion. This is already very considerate of you. Moreover, after the development, we can also equip your aircraft carrier. You should have more than one aircraft carrier. What about the next one? It should all use electromagnetic catapults, right? If you don't cooperate with us, how will you solve the problem of electromagnetic catapults at that time?"

Sunil was stunned.

That’s right, India’s technology is not available. They can only purchase from abroad. They can’t buy from the United States, and often attach conditions. France doesn’t have it, and the Russians don’t have it, so they can only cooperate with the British.

“If we spend this 1 billion, can we get all the technology?”

“Of course.”