Dominate South Asia

"The Pakistanis are simply wishful thinking!" Defense Secretary Weinberg's voice in the White House almost shook the roof of the house: "They still want to modify their own aircraft carriers. It's a joke!"

"Yes, right now, there are only four or five countries in the world that can build aircraft carriers." Schultz said: "If Pakistan drags it back, it will only be a pile of scrap metal."

The United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France, these are the countries that have experience in building aircraft carriers. It is simply impossible for other countries to build aircraft carriers.

Now, Pakistan actually wants to fly this aircraft carrier back and modify it by itself. This is simply a fantasy! When they enter the aircraft carrier, they will probably be disoriented!

"Everyone, our question now is whether we can agree to Pakistan's request." Reagan said: "We gave this aircraft carrier to Pakistan for free because we wanted to make money by modifying it, but now, Pakistan has to drag it back and modify it on its own."

"They can't refit it. If it's towed back to Pakistan, they won't even have the ability to dismantle it," Weinberg continued.

"Isn't this the best?" Vice President Bush on the side said: "This President Hamad has always been arrogant. This time, he actually thinks that they can modify it by himself. Let's just let him modify it by himself." , and when they find that they can’t solve it, they come to us for help, and then the price will be even higher.”

"Moreover, Pakistan is also responsible for helping us rescue hostages. We cannot have a complete stalemate with Pakistan at this time." Schultz said: "This is not in our interests, but I feel that if we The aircraft carrier was given to Pakistan and we suffered another loss."

"Just do it. Let us do something before giving it away." Weinberg said: "This aircraft carrier has eight boilers. It has been sealed for so long. One of the boilers is old and cannot be used. It is normal. I think To replace a new boiler, the deck must be cut and the boiler lifted out. It is impossible for the Pakistani shipyard to complete such a project. The only option is to drive it halfway around the world and come back to us for repairs.”

"Okay, let's do it." Reagan said: "Our deal with Iran must be carried out as soon as possible, and we need to rescue our hostages as soon as possible."

The United States agreed to the request made by the Iranians. Anyway, the two countries were at odds that year. The United States has withheld too many things.

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Pensacola, a city in northwest Florida.

The sun shines on the edge of the city, which borders the Gulf of Mexico. It is an important military port for the U.S. Navy. Many warships are stationed here. From the sky, warships are piled up one after another, telling the power of the U.S. Navy.

And just in the corner of the military port, there was a warship. Staying here alone, its straight deck and bridge on the side represent that it is an aircraft carrier, but the rusty hull shows that this warship has been abandoned.

It's here. It has been exposed to the sun and wind for nearly ten years, and it has become old, as if every piece of skin is chapped by an old man, but. But it is not willing to do so as long as it undergoes rest. It can also be given a new lease of life!

On this day, a large number of naval soldiers came beside it, but judging from their military uniforms, most of them were not US Navy personnel.

"This is an aircraft carrier presented to your country." Rear Admiral Bill, commander of the Pensacola Naval Base, said to the Pakistani soldiers.

Stepping on the sampan, Pakistan Navy Chief of Staff Zahar stepped onto the warship.

Hamad valued this aircraft carrier very much. Therefore, as the chief of naval staff, Zahar personally brought four hundred carefully selected naval soldiers to receive the aircraft carrier.

Looking at the rusty aircraft carrier, Zahar couldn't help but frown.

"Funds were limited at the time, so our navy sealed it ourselves and did not ask people from the shipyard to do it. As a result, the sealing was not done well. It has only been rusted like this in less than ten years." Bill said: "I want to repair it. This aircraft carrier simply won’t work without a professional shipyard.”

Bill's meaning is very obvious. It is simply impossible for you to repair this aircraft carrier.

"Can we go in and have a look?" Zahar said.

"Of course, we are responsible for the handover, so that you can familiarize yourself with each cabin, and then we should go back." Bill said.

Since they want to drive this aircraft carrier away, then just drive away. The US Navy will not help in any way.

When he opened the bridge door, there was actually a spider web hanging inside. Under the leadership of Bill, Zahar first came to the upper bridge.

Through here, you can see the outline of the entire aircraft carrier, the straight deck, the catapults... In front of Zahar's eyes, an image couldn't help but appear. Pakistan's own fighter jets took off from this aircraft carrier!

Although in the eyes of Americans, this aircraft carrier is just junk, but for the Pakistan Navy, this aircraft carrier will witness the power of the Pakistan Navy!

Even if it takes ten years, this aircraft carrier must be repaired so that it can enter active service in the Pakistan Navy!

"The power cabin is at the back." Bill continued to lead the Pakistani navy through the empty hangar below the deck and came to the cabin at the back.

This aircraft carrier with a full load displacement of 40,000 tons has eight boilers at the rear that drive four gear-driven steam turbines. The main engine output power is 150,000 shaft horsepower and the four shafts enable the aircraft carrier to reach a speed of thirty-three knots. Sufficient steam is available for the catapult.

Coming down below and looking at these sealed boilers, Zahar knew that their first step was to re-open these boilers and ignite them so that the boilers could produce steam.

When operating the Pakistan Navy's own ships, they were very familiar with these boilers, and the officers and soldiers they brought began to work quickly.

"Where are the people from your shipyard?" Zahar asked. According to the original plan, people from the shipyard would unsealed the ship together with them, and at the same time provide technical support during the voyage.

"The Newport News Shipyard is currently building a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the Navy. It is not yet able to send workers. It is expected that it will be six months before people can be sent here to assist." Bill said.

I had known for a long time that the United States would make things difficult, and sure enough, it turned out that the United States would make things difficult. Start now! However, in order to get this aircraft carrier back, Zahar was willing to do whatever it took to get it back. He really couldn't do it. Even if he hired a few tugboats to tow it back, he had to get this thing back first!

On this point, Mhamad's position is very firm, and he is afraid that the Americans will change their minds.

In later generations, the empty shell of the Varyag. It was brought back under the tow of a tugboat. It encountered bad weather on the way, and it was only the fearless spirit of the sailors that saved the ship.

And now, the navy soldiers from Pakistan are also determined.

"Then please first provide us with heavy marine fuel oil." Zahar said to Bill.

When the ship was mothballed, the fuel tanks were empty, and the steam boiler burned heavy oil. There was no heavy oil. This ship is trash.

"This terminal does not have refueling equipment." Bill said: "This is a backup terminal. If you want to refuel, you can only go to another terminal. Use a bucket to bring it over."

Heavy oil used in ships is not measured in barrels, but in tons! If you want to move the ship across the ocean, you will need at least several hundred tons of heavy oil!

And the other party actually said to use a bucket to carry it!

Even if it's just a gas truck, it's much better, it's the simplest thing. Just send a supply ship over, set up the pipe, and fill it up quickly.

Zahar knew that even if he protested through diplomatic channels, the round trip would take more than ten days, or even months, now. We have only one choice!

"Soldiers, now, our first task is to use barrels to fill our aircraft carrier with fuel!" Zahar said: "We are going to pick up the fuel now!"

The eyes of the Pakistani soldiers were shining with anger. It’s also about arrogance. Just use a bucket! So what are you afraid of!

It takes an hour to go back and forth. In order to speed up, they almost always trot when going back.

At first, Bill wanted to see these Pakistanis make a fool of themselves. They wanted to modify the aircraft carrier themselves, which touched the interests of many people. Therefore, Bill was instructed by the above to do some small tricks for the Pakistanis.

In fact, there is an oil pipeline at this terminal, but the switch is not turned on!

Now, seeing the Pakistanis forcefully carrying buckets, Bill was shocked. What a strong perseverance this must have!

Four hundred soldiers, including officers, were lifting oil. Although they could only lift thirty kilograms at a time, four hundred people could lift more than ten tons at a time. And one day, they fought for twenty hours to lift the oil. Nearly three hundred tons!

Their hands are broken and their legs can no longer walk. Only their firm will is still supporting them!

After three days of mentioning, they finally had enough fuel to run the aircraft carrier, and they then started piloting the boiler.

As smoke began to come out of the chimney, all the soldiers were extremely excited. As long as the boiler was pressurized and the turbine was driven, they could start the aircraft carrier!

Although it is rusty, it is also an aircraft carrier!

When the No. 6 boiler was started, suddenly, a flame burst out of the boiler shell.

Oops, fire! The engineers immediately picked up the fire hose and started spraying water on the boiler without fear of death.

Once the fire spreads and the entire power compartment is burned, the aircraft carrier will be truly scrapped.

The early stage of fire extinguishing is the most effective.

The beards, eyebrows, and hair of several Marines were scorched, and the fire was finally under control.

Boiler No. 6 is faulty!

"Operate carefully and continue to start boilers No. 7 and No. 8." Zahar remained calm.

Only boiler No. 6 did not start, and the remaining boilers were gradually pressurized and heated up normally.

This boiler will be repaired after we go back. The remaining boilers can already provide enough power!

When the aircraft carrier finally left the dock, Zahar felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart, and his eyes had become blurry. (To be continued ~^~)

PS: PS: Warmly celebrate Army Day! At the beginning, our aircraft carrier was just an empty shell. When it came back from Ukraine, it encountered many problems. The storm at sea almost capsized the ship. At that time, it was only through the efforts of our heroic naval personnel that the aircraft carrier was saved! This chapter pays tribute to those warriors! The strength of a country cannot be separated from a strong national defense, and a strong national defense cannot be separated from the blood, sweat, and even lives of its soldiers. Pay tribute to the great soldiers of the People's Liberation Army! The Liaoning aircraft carrier makes us proud!