Warship of Great Power

Qin Tao looked at the leader helplessly: "Why don't you get a 20-ton one at the same price as the two-ton one?"

"Okay, okay, our navy is not too big."

"Well, until tonight, we will build this ship and hand it over to the Navy."

"Evening? When?"

"When I was dreaming." Qin Tao said: "I want to build a big ship, but I am afraid of spending money. Is this possible?"

"Okay, no kidding, let's have a formal meeting. At present, the largest comprehensive supply ship we have on hand is the Type 908 comprehensive supply ship, so we will develop a larger comprehensive supply ship next, or we should refer to this warship, Taozi, you first Let me introduce the parameters of this comprehensive supply ship to everyone."

"Okay, this comprehensive supply ship is 188.9 meters long, 25.33 meters wide, 10.41 meters draft, 37,000 tons full load displacement, equipped with a 10,600 horsepower diesel engine, single shaft and single propeller, and a speed of about 15.5 knots, the maximum range is 12,000 nautical miles, and a total of 23,000 tons of dry cargo and liquid cargo can be transported on it. This warship has 4 oil and water replenishment stations and 2 dry cargo replenishment stations. , The replenishment capability in four vertical directions. Among them, dry cargo and liquid cargo can be replenished on the left and right sides, while liquid cargo can only be replenished vertically, and dry cargo can only be replenished vertically. The overall performance is the strongest among our existing comprehensive supply ships. .”

"Then the new comprehensive supply ship we want to build must also follow this method?"

"Yes. We plan to build three gantry supply stations on it, just like the current Type 908. However, an additional special supply station will be set up on the port side. This supply station will only be used to replenish aviation fuel on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier. "

"The starboard side of the aircraft carrier?"

"That's right, resupply to the aircraft carrier is usually on the starboard side, and the supply port for aviation fuel is also left on the right side."

Why is Mao not on the left?

Because the left side is an angled deck!

Although the deck on the right side of the aircraft carrier also floats out, it is basically horizontal to the central axis of the hull, but the deck on the left side is tilted to the left because of the beveled deck. Therefore, the general aircraft carrier supplies are on the right side, and rarely on the left side.

What's more, the right side is the ship island, and the helmsman inside can clearly see the supply ship at any time. If the wind and waves are strong and there is a danger of collision, they can turn the steering wheel to separate at any time, which is impossible for the supply on the left side.

Moreover, aircraft carriers need more aviation fuel, and these aviation fuels need a special pipeline for special use, so as not to mix oil pipelines, transport diesel oil, heavy fuel oil, and aviation kerosene, so that the aviation kerosene may be polluted.

"As for the supply capacity, we can take a look at the main supply-class supply ship of the US military. This supply ship can carry more than 7,000 tons of marine fuel, 9,000 tons of aviation fuel, 200 tons of lubricating oil, 1,829 tons of ammunition, 406 tons of refrigerated food, 90 tons of Fresh water, and another 9,000 cubic meters of space to load marine fuel or aviation fuel according to the situation. It can perfectly meet the supply needs of the US aircraft carrier formation, and our supply ship has similar supply capabilities." Qin Tao continued: "According to According to our needs, our supply ship is 241 meters long, 32 meters wide, and has a full-load displacement of 48,000 tons. It plans to load 15,000 tons of fuel oil for ships, 5,000 tons of aviation kerosene for carrier-based aircraft, 500 tons of fresh water, and 3,000 tons of dry ammunition."

(The information is all from Baidu. I feel that there are some problems. The fresh water supplied by the US supply ships is too little. Is it because their aircraft carriers can produce enough fresh water? Moreover, these add up to more than 20,000 tons, which is the same as our 908 The model is similar, and it feels like our 901 has such a large displacement, at least it needs to carry more than 30,000 tons of supplies to be suitable.)

"For aircraft carrier formations, it is generally necessary to resupply once a week or so. Our comprehensive supply ship must be able to keep up with the speed of the aircraft carrier, and there must be enough time to go back and forth to the base to reload fuel, so that the speed cannot be too slow. The US supply class uses four LM2500 gas turbines, allowing it to reach a speed of 25 knots, and we plan to equip this supply ship with gas turbines."

"No." Someone finally said: "It's too extravagant to have a gas turbine installed on a logistics supply ship."

"That's right, our navy has limited funds, and we have to raise funds to build the next aircraft carrier. This kind of comprehensive supply ship actually needs gas turbines. How can this work?"

Everyone is unanimously opposed.

For a 50,000-ton warship, the power system must be strong enough. The US military uses four LM2500s, and its own side must use at least two UGT40000s. The price of this gas turbine is indeed not cheap. Expensive enough, at least for the Navy.

"Not only will the cost of construction increase, but the cost of use will also increase in the future. Gas turbines burn more oil than diesel engines." Wu Shengli also spoke.

"Yes, but do we have such a powerful diesel engine at hand? To drive a giant ship of 50,000 tons, it needs to reach a speed of 25 knots." Qin Tao said: "In addition to the gas turbine, it is the boiler. How about we install two boiler?"

Not to mention, someone really nodded.

"The boiler is good. The boiler burns heavy oil, which is cheap."

"That's right, the next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered, and our boilers will be useless. If there is no order, I'm afraid the technology will be lost, so it's just for the boilers to use."

"Well, when the aircraft carrier formation needs to be dispatched urgently, our comprehensive supply ship can't be in a hurry. It has to burn the boiler slowly, and wait for the boiler to heat up before using it." Qin Tao sneered: "Anyway, there is no rush."

The big guys stopped talking.

"This boiler is indeed outdated." Wu Shengli said: "However, the gas turbine is still a bit of a luxury."

Therefore, Qin Tao removed all the integrated power systems and electric propulsion in the plan. Now the navy's idea is very clear: save money!

"Then use diesel fuel to alternate power." Qin Tao said: "In normal times, diesel engines are used, and when needed, gas turbines are turned on. The speed must be fast, and the savings can be saved. Although the purchase will cost more money, But this has to be paid. It’s the 21st century, and the navy still needs old-fashioned boiler power, isn’t it afraid of being laughed at? Ah San must despise us every day.”

In fact, the big guy is not afraid of Ah San's contempt, but considering the current situation, it is indeed not suitable to build a boiler anymore.

"Okay, let's change the firewood. Although this ship is a warship, it is a logistics ship. The weapon system on it can be simplified."

These are all about saving money.

Qin Tao was also helpless. If he hadn't said a few words of sarcasm, these people might really choose the boiler to save money. However, when it comes to the boiler, the big guys have some headaches.

"In the future, when we build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and steam turbines for large warships, will our boiler power disappear just like Da Mao's? If our aircraft carrier boilers need to be replaced in the future, won't there be no replacements?"

An aircraft carrier has to serve for more than 30 years. During these years, too many things can happen. This kind of worry is not unreasonable. What if there is no replacement boiler when a mid-term overhaul is needed in the future?

"This is not a problem. As long as our technical materials and skilled workers are still there, we can re-produce boilers at any time." Qin Tao said: "Besides, although our boiler factory does not produce naval boilers, it still has In the production of other boilers, Da Mao has no boiler production capacity because their factory closed down and skilled workers have run away, but it is not just because of no production.”

Everyone nodded.

After all, there are only a small number of boilers used by aircraft carriers. If the domestic boiler factories only rely on the production of such boilers, they will not be able to open the boilers long ago. In fact, they mainly produce coal-fired boilers. A gas-fired boiler. In short, the boiler business will continue for many years. The boiler factory will not close down, the skilled workers will not leave, the technical data is still there, and the boiler can be produced at any time.

"We still need to purchase a few boilers for backup." Wu Shengli said: "Anyway, the boilers don't have much money. They are stored in the warehouse and stored well. They can be used at any time when they need to be replaced in the future."

Qin Tao was also speechless: "Dad, is the navy rich or not? We proposed to build a gas turbine, but the navy is always sloppy, and now they want to store boilers for the aircraft carrier in advance? Are you afraid that it will be a waste product? "

"Scrap?"

"That's right. In the future, our nuclear power system will become more and more mature. Maybe when the aircraft carrier is improved in the mid-term, we can just cut it open and stuff the nuclear reactor into it?"

"That's for the future. We still need to ensure absolute safety." Wu Shengli was very careful.

If the aircraft carrier does not have a boiler in the future, it will be a big problem.

Qin Tao had no choice but to let his father-in-law do it.

"Let's go on to talk about the weapon system. According to the Navy's consideration, everything is based on the principle of saving money. For the time being, we only need to equip this warship with two kinds of radars. One is the air-to-sea search radar on the main mast, and the other is The fire control radar of the naval gun, by the way, must be installed with a satellite communication and data link antenna." Qin Tao continued: "As for the weapon system, installing our 730 naval gun, or the old 630 naval gun will Yes, in order to save money, it can also be dismantled from previously obsolete warships."

Someone really nodded!

"However, I think that in order to deal with future threats, we still need to reserve the launch position of anti-aircraft missiles on this warship. In the future, if there is a situation, we can install short-range missiles at any time, so that we can have a certain degree of self-protection at sea. ability."

If there is a real war, who would care whether it is a civilian target or a military target, whether it is a first-line combat warship or a second-line supply ship, everything is aimed at winning, you can refer to World War II, German wolves are raging everywhere in the Atlantic Ocean, just for To cut off the British sea supply line, at that time, merchant ships would not let go of whatever they saw.

Everyone nodded, as long as they don't spend money now, that's fine.

"Various basic parameters have been determined, and then we can produce the design drawings, which can be submitted to the navy for review in about three months." Qin Tao said: "The next step is for the navy to raise funds as soon as possible, and wait until the aircraft carrier When the formation is running in well, we cannot fail to fulfill the sacred mission entrusted to us by the motherland because of the lack of an aircraft carrier nanny.”

Aircraft carrier nanny?

This title is appropriate, and Mr. Qin will definitely name it.

"Yes, although our navy is short of money, we have to grit our teeth, tighten our belts, and build our aircraft carrier nanny!" Wu Shengli nodded and agreed: "As for the model, this is the first among the supply ships. Call it Model 901."

The navy's supply ships are named in confusion, and the hull numbers are also confused, so you can call them whatever you want.

"Well, then my goal has been achieved." Qin Tao said: "Next, I will go back."

"Go back? Your kid just came to the capital, and the family hasn't returned yet. Are you leaving now?"

"Dad, what I'm talking about is going home. Go back and see Xiaoxue."

Wu Shengli nodded: "That's about the same, and then?"

"Then we have to go and see our Mingzhou Group's Peace Pigeon No. 3." Qin Tao said: "I met it during the sea trial of the aircraft carrier. I, the leader, still don't know the progress of this project."

"Peace Dove III? The Caspian Sea monster?"

"That's right, this thing has developed to the present, and finally it is almost the same as the Caspian Sea monster." Qin Tao said: "The take-off weight is 500 tons, and it has a load of 200 tons. It can carry four main battle tanks or 1,000 soldiers. Sailing at a speed of 800 kilometers per hour."

Suddenly, everyone's eyes widened.

Ground effect aircraft is also mature?

The original ground-effect aircraft only had a take-off weight of tens of tons, transported a few passengers, and became a tourist project on sea islands. Unexpectedly, it has grown to a behemoth of 500 tons now?

What kind of existence is this!

"I just don't know how seakeeping is. If it can't face strong winds and waves, it still won't work."

"It's okay if you can't face strong winds and waves, as long as you can move back and forth between the straits. Transporting personnel and equipment from us is much faster than our landing ships!"

"That's right, the wind and waves in the strait are not strong, so it should be able to fly. If four main battle tanks can be transported at a time, the power will be great. If there are more than ten, then forty can be transported. We I can guarantee that forty 99 tanks will be able to walk sideways there."

Everyone discussed enthusiastically.

"Everyone, when we met last time, it was near the sea area where the aircraft carrier was testing. The wind and waves there were not small. Although I don't know the actual performance of this ground-effect aircraft for the time being, the seakeeping performance must be much higher than before. "Qin Tao said: "You guys are too timid to let this kind of peace dove only fly in the strait. I think it is possible even to fly to Hawaii."

The big guy was shocked again, can he fly so far?

"Boss Qin, what kind of equipment do you think is better for this kind of aircraft to undertake?" The big guy also became serious.

"It depends on what we need. Ground-effect aircraft can undertake many tasks." Qin Tao said: "In addition to transporting materials, it can also conduct reconnaissance, patrol, laying mines, mine clearance, support, etc. It is both The ideal tool for assault landing is also an ultra-low-altitude combat platform, or a mobile hospital for sea rescue, especially rescue, which can fully take advantage of its fast speed and large carrying capacity."

Anything can be done, depending on what the Navy needs.

Everyone also thought seriously.

"If we install our Eagle-12 or even Eagle-21 on it, then the attack power will be further enhanced."

Although the Peace Pigeon 2 purchased by Laoba can carry anti-ship missiles, it can only carry ordinary anti-ship missiles because its take-off weight is only 200 tons. Heavy anti-ship missiles weigh several tons and require various accessories. , The whole set of equipment can cost hundreds or even hundreds of tons, and only a body like the Peace Dove No. 3 can afford it.

"Now, Americans are getting more and more mature, and we can't fall behind. We need to have our own anti-missile system. The Peace Dove III can rely on the advantages of fast speed and large bomb load, Equipped with our anti-missile system, it appeared in the Pacific Ocean and assumed the task of mid-course anti-missile!"

Qin Tao frowned a little. Anti-missile missiles cannot be completed with hundreds of tons of equipment, but thousands of tons. This requires Peace Dove No. 4 or even Peace Dove No. 5.

However, everyone is just thinking about it now, so I leave it to everyone to think about it.

After thinking about it, the time has passed. Qin Tao, Wu Shengli and others had dinner together in the cafeteria before returning home.

"Taozi, what are you planning to do with this ground-effect aircraft?" The two chatted as they walked.

"Us? Of course we want rescue at sea." Qin Tao said: "Of course the advanced equipment invented by our Mingzhou Group must serve all mankind."

Wu Shengli smiled, this reason is really tall enough, yes, his son-in-law has always had such a good brain.

crunch!

Qin Tao pushed open the door, and there was heat in the room. Qin Xue was in grandma's arms at this time. After seeing Qin Tao, she was stunned for a while, and then stretched out her hands: "Daddy, hug."

Qin Tao took off his air-conditioned overcoat, warmed up a bit, then reached out and hugged Qin Xue in his arms. Qin Xue's small mouth immediately kissed Qin Tao's cheek.

Boo, boo!

"Sure enough, it's better for my daughter. This little padded jacket for my daughter is really heart-warming." Qin Tao thought of his son when he was a child, and after hugging him, he knew how to play Transformers with his own face. Looking at his daughter's performance now, how could he not be moved.

"You two are playing, and I will prepare meals for you."

"Mom, no need, we ate in the cafeteria." Qin Tao said.

"Father, accompany Xiaoxue to dinner, dinner." Qin Xue begged again.

"Okay, I'll eat with you."

The cold wind is blowing outside, but the room is warm as spring.

Qin Tao enjoys the rare life at home, enjoys the family happiness, engages in so many military industries, helps the navy develop, and the soldiers train hard, for what? Isn't it to protect these peaces? To protect the stable life of the common people?

Qin Tao is a military expert and the boss of Mingzhou Group. He is also the husband of his wife and the father of his child.

"Where's Xiao Ling?"

"It's still in Mingzhou. Lao Maozi's warship left and came back after an accident. She was busy coordinating there, and she will come back when she is done."