Chapter 750 Chain Reaction (VI)

If a military alliance is signed with Madagascar, then once the fight begins, it can be said that China and the United States will directly compete. Of course, the United States may not be the opponent, and it may be other countries. However, no matter which country it is, as long as it conflicts with Madagascar, it will definitely be no different from China's direct attack, because the little military power in Madagascar... is no different from whether it has or not.

Although the geographical location of Madagascar is a bit special, it mainly depends on naval power. To be honest, China's naval power is still somewhat inferior to that of Japan, let alone compared to the United States. This will be greatly improved after the Inner Mongolian ship is available. However, the Inner Mongolia ship is now afraid to set off directly and return home. Instead, it will be trained in the Madagascar waters for three to five months before it will set off directly and return home.

Of course, there were more than 40 warships, and the number of these warships was approximately equal to a small aircraft carrier battle group. However, after drawing such a fleet, China now had insufficient local warships. China cannot compare with the United States. There are no enemies around the United States, or there are no enemies that can threaten the United States at all. To put it a little exaggerated, the United States does not even need a navy to defend the offshore! The coast guard of the United States National Guard can complete this task directly.

Is China OK? Impossible! At least three aircraft carrier battle groups must be guaranteed in China's waters to ensure safety near the seas, and others can be sent out. So can China bring out the three aircraft carrier battle groups? China lacks experience in this regard, so first apply the configuration of a standard aircraft carrier battle group from the United States: a super aircraft carrier, at least of the Nimitz-class (Liaoning is not available), 2 missile cruisers, 4 missile destroyers (Burke-class). 1 frigate, 1 to 2 attack nuclear submarines and a fast support ship.

Not counting the comprehensive supply ship, the number of main combat ships in an aircraft carrier battle group is 1 aircraft carrier, other destroyers, etc. is about 7, and about 3 attack nuclear submarines. Then, the three aircraft carrier battle groups require three aircraft carriers and more than 20 main combat ships. Note that these are the main combat ships. Not all ships can charge the numbers. The domestic ones meet the four words of main combat ships. Not to mention submarines, this is enough in China.

However, missile destroyers are only equipped with phase-array control radar, which is the main warship, but the first ship in the 052d was launched in the late August 2012. It has just been put into service now, so this is the first ship! How much is the gap? Even if you use other slightly worse performance instead, these domestic destroyers and others will not be able to keep up.

First of all, the speed is speed. Even if the new aircraft carrier does not need the highest speed, the speed of up to more than 30 knots is not something that any ship can keep up with. If it becomes an aircraft carrier battle group, then it is naturally necessary for all ships to move forward at the same speed. Even if 052c.052b is included, this gap is extremely large.

So, although the Chinese Navy now has 64 so-called main warships, 55 attack submarines, more than 40 amphibious landing ships, and the remaining missile patrol boats, etc., that is only for offshore defense. In other words, if China wants to become a real ocean fleet, the Blue Water Navy will now have to eliminate more than 80% of its warships! This is also the reason why China did not build aircraft carriers in the past few years.

An aircraft carrier can be built. But with an aircraft carrier, you need to have a supporting warship. Everyone thinks that an aircraft carrier is not expensive and can be built in China. But don’t forget that the price of these supporting warships is definitely not cheaper than that of an aircraft carrier. Perhaps the supporting ships of an aircraft carrier battle group are equivalent to one aircraft carrier.

Of course, I won’t talk about the Inner Mongolian. After all, this thing is completely an aircraft carrier that appears in an era. The price is understandable. If it is sold cheaply, it will arouse everyone’s thoughts. "... Although I am an army, I also know what the situation is. I know, you can say that we have signed a contract to station the Army and Air Force in Madagascar, but the number will definitely not be too large and will not play much role. So, my opinion is that the treaty can be signed, but it will take at least three years! We will have at least two aircraft carrier combat groups before we can agree."

Although he had conflicts with Yang Yiwei, General Yang did not bring his personal emotions in such a national event, and the problem he mentioned was indeed a problem. "What do you have to say?" The chairman nodded and turned to others. Lin Shengli hesitated for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "Okay, I admit that what Lao Yang said makes sense. Now our naval strength is indeed insufficient, but the Madagascar government has proposed that we should sign it in three years? What will people think?"

"What else do you think? That kid is equivalent to the local emperor of Madagascar now. If he talks about this, three years is not a problem?" General Yang snorted, and then spoke again. The other generals couldn't help laughing a few times, but they didn't dare to laugh. It was already a good progress to be able to mention Yang Yiwei on his own initiative. In the past, General Yang would turn against Yang Yiwei's name.

"This cannot be relied on Xiao Yang, after all, we are a national act." Lin Shengli had not spoken yet, but the Chairman set the characterization of this matter. "In addition, I will tell you a few news. The current international situation may not be given to us three years. According to the evaluation of the Strategic Risk Assessment Intelligence Department, the international situation may become increasingly intensified in the next few years, so we must speed up, and... I don't want to tell you about this news, but since the current situation is now, I will tell you... General Yang almost remembered it if he doesn't talk about this." The Chairman smiled bitterly.

Everyone immediately looked at the Chairman curiously, "You should know the Inner Mongolian, right?" The Chairman asked an irrelevant question. Everyone nodded, not knowing what the Chairman wanted to say.

"Now the Navy has been familiar with it for about half a month, and it has also conducted weapon tests in the middle. Moreover, there are experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences aircraft carriers and others evaluating the combat performance of the aircraft carrier. Although it has not been carried out yet, just look at the current test within 50 nautical miles of the coast. The performance of this aircraft carrier is far beyond our thinking. To put it simply, if we can exert its combat effectiveness, it can match the two latest Ford-class aircraft carriers in the United States!" The chairman said the latest evaluation report sent back from Madagascar.

Various evaluation reports are sent back every day in Madagascar. Now the thousands of people can be said to be divided into two shifts to study the performance of the entire aircraft carrier. The more they study, the more shocking it is. Some people already know this news, but most of them still don’t know it. When the chairman said that he was on top of the two Ford-class American ships, all the generals couldn’t help but open their eyes wide.

"So, the price offered by Xingdian Group is 12 billion US dollars per ship. Do you think we should build it?" The chairman asked another question.

"Build it, of course, although 12 billion is a little more expensive, you said, one ship is more than two American ships. In other words, ours is much cheaper. The first Ford-class in the United States is more than 15 billion US dollars per ship. Although there are design costs, does Xingdian Group want us to design and research and development costs? No, although the second Ford-class in the United States will cost about 8.1 billion US dollars, even if it is calculated based on 8 billion US dollars, the two ships will still be 16 billion US dollars. Moreover, according to the tests of relevant personnel, the Inner Mongolia, operating and maintenance costs throughout the year will save about 20% of the Ford-class. The Ford-class US government's assessment is that, not counting the construction costs, the total operating costs in 50 years will be about 27 billion US dollars, while the Inner Mongolia is only about 21 billion US dollars. Even if it is more expensive, it is completely acceptable." Lin Shengli said without thinking.

From Lin Shengli's proficiency, you can tell that Lin Shengli has been concerned about the Inner Mongolia recently. This series of numbers has made him almost become a professional. After hearing this, the other members of the Military Commission nodded. It is indeed more expensive, but Lin Shengli was right. He can not only say 1 to 2, but also the operating costs have been reduced. Including the actual treatment gap between officers, materials, etc. between China and the United States, the operating costs are estimated to be at least about ten percent less.

"Well, since everyone agrees to build it, I won't say much more about our military expenditure. I mentioned this to Xiao Yang. He even said that if it is to build it in China, he can even provide us with interest-free loans. In other words, Xingdian Group can provide us with advance funds and even don't have the interest, but we have to face a problem." The chairman smiled bitterly.

Everyone looked at each other. Before, everyone thought it was because of financial problems, but when they heard that the Xingdian Group could advance funds, hundreds of billions of dollars, and hundreds of billions of rmbs were a huge amount for the Chinese government... But for Xingdian Group, don't forget that Yang Yiwei had more than ten trillion dollars in cash in his hands, and there was no pressure to lend money to the country.

What else is there? "People are willing to provide funds for us to build, and even don't have interest, but I asked, Xingdian Group's dock production capacity is very strong! It only takes them a year from the first keel to the end when the Stardian class aircraft carrier is fully delivered to us for service!" The chairman finally said the biggest question!

"Uh?!" Everyone was stunned. In a year, a big aircraft carrier? You heard that right! Even in World War I and World War II were so crazy, the speed of shipbuilding in various countries was not so terrifying!
Chapter completed!