Great warships

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Swift looked at the transformer, which was unusual for the sudden trip.

"This transformer is too old, and it will automatically trip occasionally." Sulich said: "It's not a big deal. Mr. Swift, you see, your car has been ejected."

The front of the catapult is the normal runway, so even if the ejection fails, the plane can continue to take off or stop in the normal way. At this time, the accelerated car is rolling on the runway, and it should slow down and stop I got down, but I don't know why, the car gradually tilted to the left during the slide, and finally left the runway, and continued to drive left and right on the lawn beside it for a while, before finally stopping.

I don't know if it was broken up or not.

"Well, that's right, my car was indeed ejected. However, my car is still too light, and it is far worse than a fighter jet that ejects tens of tons."

Su Liqi felt his eyelids twitching involuntarily, and he shook his head: "Your Excellency Swift, we can only catapult one or two tons of vehicles at present, and there is still a long way to go before we want to catapult dozens of tons of fighter planes. But we believe that with continuous experiments, this catapult will gradually mature, and eventually it will have the ability to catapult fighter jets. What the Orientals can do, we can do, and do better."

Swift nodded: "Yes, you are right. Since your progress is so advanced, the Navy's catapult is counting on you."

Suliqi was overjoyed: "Okay, we will definitely not let you down."

The navy can't wait any longer. Dongfang's aircraft carrier is already in service, and electromagnetic catapults are also being tested frequently. They also have to speed up and complete the experiment of this more advanced catapult as soon as possible. As for the arresting cable, they can wait until the catapult is successful. Do it.

After sending Swift away, Suliqi led his men to investigate the reason.

"If it is reasonable to switch off the brakes during the process of energy storage, after all, a huge power supply is required, but the energy storage has been completed and the catapult has already started to use, how can the brakes be switched off at this time? It shouldn't be." Su Liqi told Said his subordinates.

"Yes, although our set of transformers is connected from the mains, it is already the same as the medium-voltage AC system on our aircraft carrier. It uses a [-]-volt AC power distribution system. problem."

Everyone was puzzled.

"That's an occasional failure. Don't worry about it. Next, let's consider how to increase the ejection weight. At present, our energy storage technology can't keep up with it, and it can't meet the energy required by carrier-based aircraft with stronger ejection. Our flywheel energy storage The device also needs to increase efficiency as soon as possible.”

Medium-voltage DC systems can use flywheels or supercapacitors for energy storage, but medium-voltage AC systems can only use flywheels for energy storage. Although the Yankees have been working on it, they have only recently started to make efforts, so there are many technologies in doing these things. There are many problems to be solved. Even if the linear motor is ready, the energy storage device is not strong enough to meet the ejection requirements.

Fortunately, the navy has finally handed over the order to them, and they can get a large amount of funds from the navy in the future. With funds, research and development will of course be on the fast track.

"That's right, I heard that the development of the nuclear reactor is progressing smoothly. This brand new reactor can provide more power supply, and electromagnetic ejection will not have power problems." Another person said.

If a brand-new aircraft carrier is to engage in electromagnetic ejection, it needs a surging power supply. The established supplier Westinghouse has developed a special A5W reactor, but in the bidding in 99, it lost to Betty, who is located in Pennsylvania and belongs to the US government. Sri Lankan Nuclear Power Laboratory, this new generation of aircraft carrier reactors is called A1B, where B stands for Betis.

The new-generation aircraft carrier only needs two A1B reactors, which increases the power output by 20.00% compared with the previous Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, and has a power supply capacity of 20 kilowatts, three times that of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. These power supplies All ships are powered by a 13500-volt power transmission and distribution system.

Because of the sufficient power supply, everything on the warship can be operated by electricity, for example, all the rooms on this aircraft carrier are equipped with air conditioners, which was not possible before, and at the same time there is enough power for other equipment Provide, especially the electromagnetic catapult system.

They took another look at the old transformer in front of them, and they didn't think there was any problem. It must be the aging equipment. Of course they didn't know that this was just the beginning of their nightmare. troubled by various problems.

When they were tortured terribly by the medium-voltage AC system, they looked towards the east, very puzzled. How did the Easterners mature electromagnetic ejection and electromagnetic interception?Is it true that the technology of Easterners is higher than ours?No, no, impossible!They answered no, and went on to toss their catapults, pain and pleasure.

In the east, the sea trials of the 002 aircraft carrier went smoothly, and almost all projects were passed at one time, or passed after simple modifications. The big guys are excited to find that according to this progress, the aircraft carrier will complete the sea trials earlier and join the navy service.

Of course, serving in the military does not mean that you have combat effectiveness. It takes at least a year or two of running-in to get together fighter jets and pilots before you can be regarded as truly capable of actual combat. This cannot be rushed.

However, some people have started to make mistakes again.

"The aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy will also undergo a shock wave test during sea trials." On the island of the ship, Delano said: "This is a necessary step before entering service, but I guess you dare not."

These words are obviously a kind of provocative method, and no one will be fooled by them. Therefore, no one responded to Draenor, and the atmosphere became cold in an instant.

Delano looked around, everyone was doing their own thing and didn't listen to him, so he finally couldn't help it: "Boss Qin, do you know this kind of anti-shock wave experiment?"

"Hey, hello, who is it?" Qin Tao picked up his mobile phone, shouted, and walked outside. This operation made Xiang Jing burst out laughing.

This aircraft carrier is far away from the mainland, so where does the mobile phone signal come from? Mr. Qin would be fine with a satellite phone, but the satellite phone is much bigger than a mobile phone.

Hearing Xiang Jing's laughter, Delano turned around and said, "Xiang Jing, do you know?"

"I work in electronics. If you want to talk about electromagnetic pulse shocks, I know this. If you want to talk about ordinary air or seawater shock waves, I don't know about that."

"I can explain it to you."

"No need, there is a specialization in surgery, and it's useless for me to hear." Xiang Jing also stood up: "I'll go and see how the electronic warfare plane is being maintained, maybe I can help."

Delano spread his hands: "Hmph, I know you don't dare, you don't even have the courage to listen to me. I despise you!"

Delano grumbled.

Of course Qin Tao knows about the shock resistance test, which is to detonate a few bombs next to the aircraft carrier, use the bombs to create shock waves, and the surging sea water hits the aircraft carrier to check whether the aircraft carrier can withstand it. Yankees can do this, and it doesn’t matter if one is damaged , People have more than a dozen aircraft carriers, can Dongfang play like this?If some problems really exploded, the navy should be red-eyed in a hurry.

Different national conditions have different responses. This Delano always brings over the US Navy's set, but not all of them are suitable.You can tolerate him playing with catapult shoes, but you absolutely cannot tolerate using bombs to blow up your own aircraft carrier.

"President Qin." At this moment, Xu Zhengyang came over: "The shipyard sent a message that the power system of the cruiser refitted for Lao Maozi has been improved. Do you want to go back and have a look? Nikolai and the others Will come too."

Unknowingly, Qin Tao has been sea trialing with the aircraft carrier for a month, and half a year has passed since the cruiser was refitted for Lao Maozi. Mingzhou Group will never delay the construction period, as long as it says.

The Admiral Lazayev has been replaced with gas turbines and can continue to serve. For Lao Maozi, the [-]-ton giant ship is a symbol of their strength. It is of course very important to be able to use it again. one thing.

Therefore, Lao Maozi will inevitably make a big publicity, and Nicholas will also come to the East. In this case, as the person in charge of Mingzhou Group, Qin Tao should indeed appear in the delivery and sea trials after the transformation is completed. Ceremonial.

As for the aircraft carrier, although there are still many items in the sea trial, he has already experienced all the experience. He can't stay on the aircraft carrier for a year or two at sea trials. So, after thinking about it, Qin Tao still does it. A decision was made: "Okay, then let's go back, but we have to send a helicopter over, and the Navy has to pay for it."

"There is no need for the navy to spend money. Your Mingzhou Group has helicopters. Just fly your helicopters over. Anyway, during the sea trial, this aircraft carrier is not officially owned by the navy. Your shipyard can completely land your own planes." Zhang Zhen said The voice rang out.

Qin Tao was helpless: "Captain Zhang, are you just picky like this?"

"It's not that we're picky, it's that your Mingzhou Group is very aggressive. You already have a special plane, and you must not be used to our military plane."

"Okay, I'll go back on my own plane."

"Mr. Qin wants to go back?" Delano's voice sounded: "According to the practice of our US Navy, when we pick up important people, we use the navy's two-seater plane to pick them up. I once picked up a fool. I was restless during the flight, and actually pulled the ejection handle! That President Qin, I am not talking about you, you are definitely not this kind of person. "

"Report, Xifei has sent a message that they have produced a carrier-based transport aircraft and hope to test it on our aircraft carrier."

Qin Tao's eyes brightened: "Okay, I will take this plane."

There are many materials that need to be transported on the aircraft carrier and on land. In addition to personnel, there are also aircraft accessories, postal parcels, or express delivery.

There are thousands of people living on the aircraft carrier. These people go to sea for several months each time. Of course, they hope to communicate with land and report to their families. However, there is no mobile phone network on the warship, and the satellite communication network cannot let them casually Yes, in addition to costing money, there are also safety considerations. After all, if one of the spies sends out the coordinates of the warship or the like, it is dangerous.

This requires communication. For the people on the aircraft carrier, the aircraft they look forward to the most is the carrier-based transport aircraft. Every time this type of aircraft comes down, it will bring several postal parcels.

Helicopters can also perform this kind of mission, but the flying speed of helicopters is slow, and the materials transported are still small, so they are not as fast as shipboard fixed-wing transportation.

On the aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, there is a special C-2 transport aircraft, nicknamed Greyhound. This transport aircraft is refitted on the E-2 body platform. It retains the original E-2 wings and power plant. The fuselage has been enlarged, that is, the aircraft has become fatter, and a loading and unloading ramp has been added at the tail to facilitate loading and unloading of cargo.

Since the U.S. Navy can do this, so can China. After all, China also has a carrier-based early warning aircraft Air Police 600. It is easy to improve the body of this aircraft. After the modification, the aircraft carrier can also have a professional Carrier transport aircraft.

Relevant domestic departments started working very quickly, and have already modified it, requiring testing.

Zhang Zhen directly refused: "No, this kind of aircraft is not a fighter type. Let them test it in Huangdi Village first. After more than [-] take-off and landing tests, they can be equipped on our aircraft carrier."

Carrier-based early warning aircraft can take risks, and carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft can take risks, but why do carrier-based transport aircraft join in the fun?Of course Zhang Zhen would not agree.

Seeing Zhang Zhen's resolute attitude, Qin Tao was also speechless: "Okay, Lao Zhang, then we will end our friendship. If you need my help in the future, don't ask me!"

"Of course we won't speak, we ask Leader Wu to speak." So Qin Tao was completely speechless.

The helicopter of the Mingzhou Group flew to the aircraft carrier in the afternoon. This is a Mi-171 helicopter. The Mingzhou Group purchased a large number of helicopters. The price is not expensive anyway. Whether it is transportation, exploration, tourism, etc., can play a huge role.

Amidst the roar of the helicopter, Qin Tao left the 002 aircraft carrier. There were a lot of people seeing him off, including Zhang Zhen. They did not raise their right hands to salute, but waved to Qin Tao. Looking at the crowd below, Qin Tao knew that All the words about friendship are false, and the relationship between him and these people can never be dissolved.

Because he is the one who built the aircraft carrier.

A large group of veterans in the Mingzhou Group were full of enthusiasm. They looked at the brand-new warship on the floating dock, and they were all in high spirits.

"The 1000 million is worth it!" Nicholas said: "We only used 1000 million to refurbish this warship! It looks like a new one. Look, now, I can't wait."

Get in the water quickly and test it!

"By the way, where's President Qin?"

"Boss Qin will be here soon."

While speaking, the roar of the helicopter sounded overhead, and after circling a circle, the helicopter landed steadily on the helicopter platform of the Admiral Razayev.

Although the Mi-171 is a land-based helicopter, the pilot skills of the Mingzhou Group Transportation Company are all first-class, and the helicopter take-off and landing platform of the Kirov-class cruiser is very large, so the Mi-171 helicopter landed without any effort .

A few people got on and off the helicopter, and then the helicopter rose again and left the deck, and the people who got down started waving to the people on the shore.

"Qin!" Nicholas was very excited: "Wait, we will go up too!"

Everyone excitedly walked along the bridge of the floating dock and onto the warship. Nicholas almost ran towards Qin Tao. He stretched out his arms and gave Qin Tao a warm hug.

"Qin, you must be doing something important, right?"

"Yes, it is indeed an important matter, but when I heard that you are coming, of course I have to put down everything in my hands and come to receive you." Qin Tao said: "The repair of this giant ship has finally been completed and will be delivered to you soon. , How are you, how are you feeling?"

"We are very excited. As long as there is no problem with the sea trial of this cruiser, the remaining ones will be sent to you for repair." Nicholas said: "After these 1144 cruisers are refitted, the main warships of our navy The tonnage will increase by [-] tons!"

At that time, Lao Maozi built a total of four such giant ships, three of which were lying on the ground, and one was dying. If all of them were rebuilt in the way of Mingzhou Group, then these four warships would all be rejuvenated. One ship is 2.5 tons, and four ships are [-] tons. For the Damao Navy, it is of great significance!
Qin Tao smiled: "Okay, of course there is no problem, as long as you dismantle the nuclear reactor yourself and ensure that there is no radiation residue in the engine room, we can carry out the transformation. Now, the world is developing towards unipolarity, which will affect the balance of the world. It is not good for you, and your Da Mao Navy should become stronger as soon as possible."

"Yes, you are right! With these four warships, our navy will regain its former glory!"

"Come on, let's go to the engine room first."

The exterior renovation is secondary, and the replacement of the engine inside is the main thing. A group of old men were very excited and followed Qin Tao to the turbine room. Inside, two brand-new gas turbines had been installed in place. They looked so spectacular. .

"In addition to these two gas turbines, we also overhauled the backup diesel generator. When the warship is parked, only the diesel generator can be started to meet the needs of the warship." Qin Tao pointed to the backup unit inside. : "Only some spare parts have been replaced, and no new machine has been replaced, so it is considered as our bonus service, and we will not charge more money."

"Thank you." Nicholas was very grateful. Mr. Qin, an old friend, was very interesting.

"However, gas turbines are very delicate things, so after this warship enters service, you must fully follow our operating procedures. If you still follow the previous barbaric operation, accidents are likely to happen. If it is because of you If there is a problem caused by the brutal operation, then we will not guarantee it.”

Nicholas nodded: "Whoever breaks the power system of this precious warship, I'll take his skin off!"

"However, during the repairs, we found that the propellers of this warship were rusted and could not be used after refurbishment, and the four-bladed propellers were also outdated, so we simply installed two brand new five-bladed propellers on this warship , We only charge a cost of 1000 million U.S. dollars for these two propellers, and you should know that such a propeller is worth tens of millions if ordered from the West."

Of course, the maintenance cost has still risen, but the increase is not much, and 1000 million more is completely affordable. Moreover, Mingzhou Group has already installed it. Can they not pay?

If they want to renege on their debts, Mingzhou Group is not worried. Don't count on the subsequent refitting of several warships. We don't lack this money.

"Five-blade propeller?"

"That's right, the technology of your four-bladed propeller is outdated, and it should have been eliminated long ago. Our five-bladed propeller can be better matched with the electric motor, and the efficiency is still high. Although the power of the main engine is not as high as before, the speed is also faster. can meet the standard.”

Lao Maozi's early warship propellers were all four-bladed. This one is symmetrical and easy to process. However, this symmetrical propeller is prone to vibration during use, and the efficiency of the four-bladed propeller is not high.

Propeller design is a complicated subject. Generally speaking, the larger the power output, the larger the area of ​​the propeller is required, but this will lead to increased resistance. If the area is not increased and the power is to be increased, then the propeller must be increased. The number of propeller blades.

Irregular bodies like propellers are too difficult to process. Only multi-axis CNC milling machines can process them. The patents are in the hands of a few companies, so they are expensive.

Mingzhou Group is one of them. If they want to build so many ships, they must have special processing methods.

According to the original plan, they were only responsible for remodeling the interior of the hull, replacing the power system, removing the steam turbine from the reducer, and replacing it with a motor to complete the power output. The original propeller was still driving, but since the propeller is broken, then Of course it has to be replaced with a new one.

"Well, the original propellers are indeed outdated." Nicholas said: "As long as the entire warship can speed up to 30 knots after sea trials, we can pay for the propellers."

This also has a premise. It is okay to spend money, but you have to see the effect.

"Well, we are sure about this." Qin Tao nodded: "Guys, our renovations these days are limited to these places, and we have not been to other parts of this warship. Now that you guys have finished watching, can we go to the dock?" Inject water, let this warship go into the water?"

"Okay, we'll stay on this warship, launch into the water with this warship, and participate in sea trials!"

Qin Tao had just finished the sea test and was going to take the sea test again. Qin Tao felt sick, but he also knew that his company was necessary.

"Attention, prepare to fill the dock with water!"

Repairing a ship in the dock is of course different from launching it on the berth. On the floating dock, it is even easier.

With the injection of sea water, the floating dock sank, and the cruiser inside floated up. Then, the floating dock drove away, and the huge Admiral Lazayev was revealed again.

When everyone came to the bridge, Nicholas said excitedly: "Start the engine!"