Warship of Great Power

Alex returned to the Cochin Shipyard, immediately found the abandoned Super Sun King, and then went in to study it.

After Sunil heard about his return, he sent people to look for him three times, but he did not go back to report his work. Only then did Sunil come to the Cochin Shipyard in person.

"Alex, what on earth are you doing?"

"Your Excellency Sunil, we have found a way to repair the aircraft carrier!" When Alex came out of the Super Sun King, he was covered in oil, but his face was full of excitement.

"Really? What can I do?" Sunil was also very happy.

I never thought that the claim for compensation would actually happen, but the repair of this aircraft carrier is a big problem and must be completed as soon as possible!

It would be best if Alex could think of a way. However, considering Alex's abnormal behavior in recent days, Sunil suddenly reacted: "Do you want to use this aircraft carrier?"

"Yes, I have checked. The middle section of this aircraft carrier is exactly the same as the middle section of our aircraft carrier. Therefore, we can cut off the middle section of the Super Sun King aircraft carrier and dock it with the Blue Sky Guardian aircraft carrier. This way Just fixed it, the easiest way!”

"you sure?"

"I'm sure!" Alex was very excited: "Moreover, we only need to hire the two cranes that installed the gantry crane for us last time to reinstall our gantry crane, and this problem will be solved!"

He didn't mention this method last time, because if he wanted to save the aircraft carrier, he could only cut the gantry crane open, so that the gantry crane would be useless. Now that he has decided to abandon the Blue Sky Guardian's middle section of the aircraft carrier, he can cut this section. Leave the gantry crane intact and then reinstall it.

Even if some of the parts are deformed, Ah San can solve it. There is nothing that cannot be solved with a big hammer. If there is, then use a few more hammers.

In short, if they cannot rely on the East, they have to solve the problem. This is their bottom line.

"What about the cost?"

"We can complete cutting and welding ourselves, and the cost is just some labor costs, which is nothing here." Alex said: "However, to be on the safe side, we need to find the Neva Design Bureau to give us Let’s do some proof of the plan, and as long as there are no problems, we can start work.”

"Then what are you waiting for? Go to the Neva Design Bureau immediately!"

It is already freezing and snowy in Da Mao, and the Neva Design Bureau in St. Petersburg is as cold as the outside. Because the design bureau is too poor, it cannot afford the heating bill. In this winter, it can only suffer from the cold.

However, when they heard that the guests were coming, they still lit a fireplace in the conference room. The firewood was burning vigorously, and there was a hint of warmth in the room.

"Mr. Sokolov, we have an important engineering demonstration project to hand over to you." After Alex came in, he went straight to the point: "We want to cut off the middle section of the Super Sun King and weld it until it is smashed. On the Blue Sky Guardian, these two aircraft carriers were designed by you. You should be able to know whether the two aircraft carriers can be docked. "

"Of course." Sokolov nodded: "We can help with the argument, but our computer system is broken."

"broken?"

"Yes, since last year, the computer has been damaged due to overload. If we want to calculate for you, we need a brand new computer system. We applied for funding last fall, but until now, we have not given it. We approve it.”

The purpose is obvious, it’s to get money! Sokolov also knew that it was impossible to let the other party work for free, and had already prepared funds.

"How much is it?"

"Ten million dollars," Sokolov said.

Just to help with the argument, it costs 10 million US dollars! Alex frowned: "Mr. Sokolov, a computer only costs about ten thousand dollars. With ten million, you can buy a thousand units."

"Mr. Alex, you are an expert, how can you say such an amateurish thing?" Sokolov shook his head: "The computer we use to design ships must be a specially configured drawing computer. Each one costs more than 40,000 US dollars. But in the past year or two, Bitcoin has become very popular, and a large number of graphics cards have been bought for mining, causing the price of computers to soar. The price of a computer we need has risen to 100,000.”

"It doesn't take a hundred units."

"However, our computer room also needs to be renovated, and we also want to lay out a dedicated fiber optic network. These all cost money. Without money, we can't do anything."

Sokolov looked at Sokolov expectantly. Whether the Neva Design Bureau can get out of the predicament depends on the rich man Asan!

As long as Ah San nods, they can get 10 million US dollars, and their Neva Design Bureau will have funds. How many months have they not been paid? Their best talents are almost gone.

However, Alex obviously won't be fooled.

"Without computers, we probably wouldn't be able to continue designing. We are currently conceiving a super aircraft carrier with a displacement of 75,000 tons. This aircraft carrier will use electromagnetic ejection and a nuclear power system. If you need it, we can also I leave the design to you.”

The meaning of this sentence is obvious: Ah San has already announced to the outside world that they will build a super aircraft carrier with a displacement of 75,000 tons, and they will also name it Vishal. If they want to build an aircraft carrier, the first thing they need to do is design, and Only Da Mao can complete this design work!

The UK has no experience in designing nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and France's only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has always been a joke. Moreover, due to the issue of the final payment of Rafale fighter jets, it is impossible for the two sides to cooperate closely.

The United States is even more clueless. Who can they rely on?

"You want to give us the aircraft carrier design drawings for free?" Alex asked. Of course he would not be fooled and had to ask clearly first.

"Of course, it's free, and if you can help us solve the computer procurement problem, we can give you the nuclear reactor design drawings."

If it is just to demonstrate whether cutting and welding the aircraft carrier can be successful, it is definitely not worth 10 million, but it is different with the nuclear reactor design drawing!

Ah San has long blown the bullshit and wants to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, but Ah San has not even figured out the nuclear reactor for a submarine, let alone build an aircraft carrier nuclear reactor with greater thermal power.

Lao Maozi has a suitable aircraft carrier nuclear reactor. When the Ulyanovsk was built, the nuclear reactors were assembled in the factory, and they used modified Kirov nuclear reactors.

Although there are many problems with the Kirov, after so many years, if modern technology is used to improve it, this nuclear reactor will definitely be matured.

Alex was tempted, but he still did not nod immediately: "I want to know, if you design an aircraft carrier for us, how long will it take? With your current capabilities, can you design it?"

Alex is well aware of the decline of the Neva Design Bureau. How can they still complete a complete aircraft carrier design? Alex still didn't believe it.

Ah San, who has been tricked many times, has begun to be cautious.

"This was originally a secret, but since you are interested, let's take out the design drawings and show them to you." Sokolov looked at his assistant: "Bring a few drawings of the 1160 project over and give them to us. Guests have a look.”

Speaking of Lao Maozi's aircraft carrier or heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser, many people can think of the Kiev class. Lao Maozi's internal code name for this class is 1143. However, few people know that before developing this class, Lao Maozi There are still 1153 projects on hand, and there are 1160 projects!

After the American USS Enterprise was put into service, Lao Maozi was stimulated and decided to develop a similar aircraft carrier, so he started the 1160 project.

Although this project was started in the 1960s and 1970s, this aircraft carrier is the most powerful of all Lao Maozi's designs. It is 323 meters long, 75 meters wide, has three elevators and three catapults. The full load displacement is between 75,000 and 80,000 tons.

Such a large aircraft carrier requires four nuclear reactors and can carry seventy carrier-based aircraft. According to the plan of the Lao Maozi Navy, this is a perfect enterprise-class advanced aircraft carrier.

However, Lao Maozi's senior management didn't like it.

There is no reason, I just don’t like it, so the Navy could only settle for the next best thing and build the 1153. The displacement was reduced to 60,000 tons, the catapults were reduced to two, and the nuclear reactors were reduced to two. Even so, there was still no Obtain approval from superiors.

The biggest problem is Ustinov. This guy is a staunch missile fan. He has never thought that aircraft carriers are of any use. He likes submarines and playing with missiles every day, so this project is still rejected. Lao Maozi’s real nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is in vain. The Lyanovsk was started to be worked on after his death, but it was a pity that it was too late.

However, the design back then has entered the detailed design stage. It can be said that the drawings can be sent to the Black Sea Shipyard for construction. Now that they are produced, even if the Neva Design Bureau has no talent, it can continue to survive by relying on archeology. .

Now, the design plan of the 1160 aircraft carrier has been presented, which can fully meet Ah San's needs.

"The aircraft carrier is 323 meters long, with two catapults arranged on the bow and one on the oblique deck." Sokolov opened the design drawing and introduced it to Alex. Alex opened his eyes wide and looked at it in disbelief. Yellowed drawings.

"Not bad, not bad, really good. How many design drawings are there?"

"There are two warehouses. All the drawings were drawn back then, but now, the drawings need to be input into the computer, so we must update the computer system."

"Okay, no problem!" Alex nodded: "We will definitely meet your needs, but after the computer is updated, we hope to get all these drawings!"

After saying that, he added: "Free."

Sokolov was only talking about the design drawings of the nuclear reactor, but of course Alex was not satisfied. He wanted the design drawings of the entire aircraft carrier. With this drawing, construction of a 75,000-ton aircraft carrier could begin!

"The drawings can be given to you for free. However, during the design stage of our aircraft carrier, anti-ship missile launchers were installed in the front row, so it needs to be modified. You need to pay the cost of this modification."

"Okay, no problem." Alex nodded: "Can I take this drawing with me?"

"Can."

Alex took the drawings and hurried back to the country. This time he went directly to see Sunil.

Looking at the yellowed drawings, Sunil sighed with emotion: "I didn't expect that Lao Maozi would design such a modern warship in the 1960s and 1970s. However, they only stayed on the drawings and did not start construction."

"Yes, I also inquired through the intelligence department. Lao Maozi did have this plan and did a lot of work back then. In other words, the blueprints for this aircraft carrier are complete."

Sunil nodded: "It seems that the design drawings of our 75,000-ton aircraft carrier have been finalized. Do you think we should continue to repair the current aircraft carrier, or start building a new one directly?"

Dongfang, Mingzhou Group.

"Mr. Qin, the Neva Design Bureau did not introduce it as we arranged. They hid their private goods!" Xu Zhengyang said angrily: "They showed Ah San the design of their Type 1160 aircraft carrier, which is a fully loaded displacement ship. The 75,000-ton aircraft carrier is just the same as Ah San’s needs. If Ah San is interested in it, he may not modify the Blue Sky Guardian!”

Xu Zhengyang was very angry. The Neva Design Bureau actually dared not follow their instructions and wanted to provide Ah San with aircraft carrier design drawings!

Qin Tao smiled: "This is normal. After all, Neva Design Bureau is currently in a difficult situation. They also want to make more money from Ah San. As for Ah San, it doesn't matter. Thirty years ago Can the design meet current needs?”

Project 1160 started in the 1970s. The Neva Design Bureau invested a lot of energy in this project and designed the aircraft carrier perfectly. However, it was a design in the 1970s after all!

It’s a new century now. Technology has developed rapidly over the years, and many of the original designs have lagged behind.

Not to mention anything else, just ventilation, lighting, and fire protection have undergone big changes. They will definitely have to modify them, not to mention many key ones, such as radars, combat command systems, and catapults.

There are so many changes that need to be made. With the current technical strength of the Neva Design Bureau, can it be done?

"Mr. Qin, according to our plan, we want Ah San to spend more money on repairing the Blue Sky Guardian, so that Ah San's navy will have no funds to develop. If they don't repair this aircraft carrier, then they will have You’ve got money to build a new one. If you want me to see it, why don’t you set fire to all the blueprints?”

Qin Tao smiled: "Asana's shipyard hasn't been built yet. How can we start building a new aircraft carrier? They know themselves. The shipyard will take three to five years. If they want to have an aircraft carrier as soon as possible, they have to repair the Blue Sky Guardian." . You, don’t be so violent and set fires at every turn, Da Mao is our best friend, how can we stab him in the back?”

Xu Zhengyang said nothing. Since Mr. Qin is confident, that's good.

Almost at the same time, Sunil was still talking to Alex.

"Yes, it would be great if we could start building a new one directly, but do we have the ability? Our dock has not been built yet. According to the construction period there, the most optimistic estimate is that it will take another two years It will take a long time to build it. If we encounter difficulties, it is possible in three or four years, and it will probably take more than five years for us to build a new aircraft carrier."

If the navy can wait, it can naturally build new ones. If it can't wait, it's better to modify the current ones first. After all, it's faster.

Sunil was silent for a long time before nodding helplessly.

Yes, it takes too much time to build new ones, and their navy simply can't wait now.

It's been a very eventful time lately.

The sinking of the Davidian frigates shows that the Davidians' anti-aircraft missiles are indeed unreliable. Recently, Laoba's destroyer has performed a unique skill, and the Asan Navy has felt a lot of pressure.

Since the escort warships are not powerful, they will have to rely more on aircraft carriers. Aircraft carrier-based aircraft can launch attacks on the enemy and protect their own fleet, which is their last trump card.

Of course, the development of new destroyers is also imminent.

"We will complete the appropriation of 10 million US dollars as soon as possible and hand it over to the Neva Design Bureau to complete these tasks as soon as possible. At the same time, we also need to ask the Neva Design Bureau to help design our 10,000-ton large drive."

At that time, Dongfang's 055 was born, and a craze for 10,000-ton engines was launched all over the world. However, it was obvious that everyone was just talking and shouting slogans, and had no real intention to develop it.

Ah San just shouted slogans, but now, they found that this matter was imminent.

The Calcutta class has not yet entered service and is already lagging behind. They need a new generation of destroyers. They are all built anyway, so they might as well build one with more than 10,000 tons! There must be advanced air defense missiles, advanced radars, advanced power, etc.

After walking around, it seems that Lao Maozi is more reliable now.

"good."

So, a few days later, Alex came to the Neva Design Bureau again.

"As long as the funds are in place, we will immediately purchase Loongson computers, then decorate and set up a network. Don't worry, within half a month, we will start to conduct project demonstrations and come up with a complete plan for you!" Sokolov He patted his chest and promised.

"Really? That's great!" Alex nodded: "By the way, we also need the design of that aircraft carrier. Please change it as soon as possible and give it to us."

"Of course there is no problem. After the demonstration work is over, we will input the design drawings of the aircraft carrier into the computer and then make improvements. Don't worry, our Neva Design Bureau is the most experienced." Sokolov continued to assure.

"Actually, when this design comes out, not only can you use it, but we can also use it ourselves. After all, we also want to build our own aircraft carrier."

Lao Maozi also wants to build it, so the design of the aircraft carrier must be perfected. This gives Ah San reassurance.

"Also, we want a 10,000-ton destroyer."

"That's fine. How about we use the hull of the Glorious class to modify it?"

The Russians have a ready-made one here. The Glorious class still uses gas turbines as power, which is just right. The hull is retained, and all the internal equipment is replaced with new ones. Those vertical launch missiles are installed, and the four-sided phased array radar is installed. The Glorious class is the best!

"Okay."

"We will definitely charge for the design drawings of this 10,000-ton battleship, but don't worry, the fee is definitely not expensive, only one-third of similar Western designs."