Putting down the phone, Qin Tao smiled: "This Nicholas must have been asked to do this by some people."
"Mr. Qin, how did you know?"
"Nicholas is a good friend of mine. Of course he has to think about me. How could he have the nerve to propose such a condition that does not benefit us? Someone must have asked him to do this. I guess that person might still
I’m listening on the sidelines.”
"So you just talked a lot of truth, especially the argument that Lao Maozi's shipbuilding industry is in ruins, so that the other party can't object."
"I'm just telling the truth."
Ten minutes later, the call came back.
"Nicholas, my friend, why are you not asleep yet?"
"The matter has been finalized. The nuclear submarine will be sent to you for repair. You need to go to Ruby Design Bureau first to discuss the specific modification plan."
"Okay." Qin Tao nodded: "It's best for them to come over. After all, it's more appropriate to repair it here than to discuss the design plan here. Moreover, our equipment here is more advanced."
"Can."
A few days later, the Third Design Office of Mingzhou Group.
The current chief designer of the Ruby Design Bureau, Spisky, led dozens of subordinates and walked into the most mysterious submarine design department of the Mingzhou Group with complicated emotions. After that, there were many familiar feelings.
Many of the people working there were of European race, with short and wide heads, broad faces, and tall noses, which gave him the illusion that he had returned to a certain design department in China.
However, there are also many Orientals with yellow skin and dark eyes mixed in. They work together and cooperate seamlessly, and their work is very modern.
The traditional drawing room was completely cancelled. What appeared in front of them was the latest Loongson computer terminal. Moreover, many people had more than one screen in front of them, two or four. These screens displayed different data, which looked like
It’s so enviable, so luxurious!
"Kvasa, you've always been here." When he saw the man walking out of a large group of machines, Spaisky had mixed emotions. This was the best submarine designer during the Red Empire. He had been there for a long time.
Da Mao has disappeared, and everyone knows that he has been in the east!
Without his leadership, Dongfang's submarines would not be as good as they are now!
"Yes, because only here can I do the job I like." Kvasa said: "Spsky, I heard that you are going to hand over the Type 949 nuclear submarine to us..."
"No, we work together to modify the submarine design and make it more perfect, and we want to be the leader!"
"Aren't you here to deliver information?" Kvasa said: "What age are you in, why can't you put down your high heads? In the Soviet era, you were indeed the boss in this field, but now, you can't even put your heads down.
Even the computers we have here can’t compare.”
"What are you talking about? As the best submarine designer, you actually think that we are not as good as computers?" Spassky frowned.
"Okay, let me show you." Kvasa said: "What project are you working on now? It should be the Type 955 nuclear submarine, right? This nuclear submarine has a total length of 170 meters, a width of 13.5 meters, and an underwater displacement of 24,000 tons.
, as long as we input these data into the computer, we can get the most suitable submarine shape design plan."
After Kvasa finished speaking, he opened the computer beside him and said, "Here, let's enter the basic data."
He moved very quickly, typing on the keyboard frantically.
There is no change on the first screen, and the basic parameters are still displayed. On the second monitor, data is constantly beating. The third and fourth monitors are spliced into a large screen, showing the outline design of the submarine.
It was changing rapidly, ten minutes later.
"This is the best submarine shape."
"The shape of a submarine is not calculated on a computer." Speysky said: "Kvasa, you should know that in our country, there is a special Krylov Central Research Institute, which requires a lot of analysis and research.
and experiment to choose the most suitable one from a large number of options.”
"Yes, the shape of the submarine needs to meet complex fluid mechanics requirements. In many cases, it cannot be calculated and can only be verified through experiments." The designer on the side also said.
"That was before, because our computer performance was insufficient. Now with powerful computers, we can try all possible shapes and find the most suitable shape on the computer. Moreover, it absolutely satisfies the laws of fluid mechanics, even if it is nuclear
Explosions can be simulated using computers, let alone submarines." Kvasa explained with a smile.
At this moment, another submarine designer said in surprise: "The shape of this design is the same as our 955 submarine!"
The 955 submarine is Mao's most advanced ballistic missile nuclear submarine. It also has a resounding name, called God of the North Wind! This submarine began to be brewed in the 1980s, but it was not officially designed until the early 1990s, and construction started in 1996
, the first boat has not been put into service until now.
Therefore, Kvasa will never know the appearance of this submarine and can only calculate it based on a few parameters from the outside world. However, the model calculated by this computer is very similar to their actual submarine! It is almost exactly the same!
"This shows that the research ability of the Krylov Central Research Institute is still very high. The shape determined by its own experience and experiments is the same as that calculated by our computer." Kvasa said with a smile.
"I don't believe it." Spassky said: "Try increasing the number of nuclear bombs from 16 to 24!"
This was probably designed by them in advance to fool people. If you have the ability, try changing the design specifications!
The Type 955 nuclear submarine can only carry 16 nuclear bombs, but they are continuing to work hard and hope that the improved version can increase the number of nuclear bombs. It would be better if it could be increased to 24.
"This number is a bit too much. In fact, increasing it to 20 is already outrageous... But since you are willing, let's try it." Kvasa said and began to adjust the parameters.
This time, the computer calculated for half an hour, compared a large number of different design options, and finally selected a suitable one.
When the design drawings appeared in front of everyone, Spassky took a deep breath.
This is consistent with the shape given by the Krylov Central Scientific Research Institute! And this shape has not been seen much in the Ruby Design Bureau, and it is even less likely to be leaked.
Could it be that the simulation level of this computer is already so powerful?
"Computer technology is already changing the world. When in the future, computers can design themselves, we will all be unemployed, but fortunately, I will retire by then." Kvasa said: "Now, the work we need to do
, that is, input the data of the Type 949 nuclear submarine into the computer, and then study how to improve it.”
"Okay." Spassky nodded. He no longer insisted on being the leader. The computer in front of him could calculate for them and choose the best improvement plan!
Technology is advancing and the times are developing. A stubborn old man like him will probably be abandoned by the times in the future, right? What about Ruby Design Bureau? Is it still necessary to exist in the future?
Spassky was already confused.
Looking at his appearance, Kvasa was very satisfied. It seemed that he had successfully deceived him, and he would be the leader from now on. The once aloof Ruby Design Bureau would not be what it is today!
On the other side, Nicholas, accompanied by Qin Tao, inspected the submarine production workshop of the Mingzhou Group.
This place is top secret, and few outsiders can visit here. The reason why Nicholas can come here is because the new 095 nuclear submarine here is about to be built. There is only the finishing work left, so he can just take a look around.
No secrets can be seen.
"There are rumors in the outside world that the submarine developed by you in the East is very advanced. However, it has never been publicly displayed, so everything is speculation. Now it seems that your nuclear submarine is similar to the speculation."
In fact, as long as the power unit and weapon configuration are known, the overall parameters can be guessed. Of course, they are only limited to length, width, displacement, etc. No one knows the specific details.
At this time, Nikolai looked at the huge nuclear submarine and sighed with emotion: "You are no worse than us in the technical field of nuclear submarines, and are even better than us in many aspects. Unfortunately, there are still some guys in our country who are always
They think that your Eastern technology is very weak, and they will always point to the fact that you purchased Kilo-class submarines from us more than ten years ago."
"Yes, our technology was indeed not strong at that time, but now, in terms of conventional submarines, our technical strength is the strongest. Relying on nuclear power, our conventional submarines can lurk underwater for a month or two."
Hearing Qin Tao say the word "nuclear power treasure", Nikolai smiled. "Only you can install nuclear power treasures on conventional submarines and sell them as conventional submarines!"
However, this nuclear power plant is really only of the AIP level, and its power is not enough to allow the submarine to sail at high speed underwater. Moreover, the structure of the entire submarine is closer to that of a conventional submarine, which is completely different from a nuclear submarine.
While talking, Nikolai came to the middle of the 095 submarine: "If I guessed correctly, there should be a vertical launcher installed here, which can launch your own anti-ship missiles, including anti-ship ballistic missiles, right?"
Qin Tao smiled: "This is a secret."
Generally speaking, ballistic missile nuclear submarines only have vertical launch devices, which are used to launch ballistic missiles capable of destroying a country. Attack submarines are equipped with horizontal launch torpedo tubes, which are used to launch various torpedoes or anti-ship missiles.
Only Lao Maozi's Oscar-class nuclear submarine has taken a different approach and become an attack nuclear submarine that specializes in launching anti-ship cruise missiles. But now, with the development of technology, various new weapons are emerging one after another, and ordinary attack nuclear submarines are also beginning to be equipped with vertical hair.
, it is also installed behind the control tower and looks similar to a ballistic missile nuclear submarine.
"The transformation of our Type 949 nuclear submarine mainly focuses on life extension. After the transformation is completed from you, this submarine will have a completely new look, and then a new launcher will be installed in our country to launch new missiles." Niko
La continued.
Qin Tao smiled: "You can do whatever you want, and we will provide you with the most reasonable plan. However, after the transformation is completed and accepted by us, it has nothing to do with us. It will be handled by your domestic ship repair yard."
Here, if you dismantle any parts and sell them for money, don’t say we didn’t install them.”
Nikolai had a wry smile on his face. If possible, he would of course hope to complete all the modifications here and directly equip the troops. However... this brand-new missile to be modified is too advanced and must not fall into the hands of the East.
Therefore, the main task of refitting in Dongfang this time is to repair the hull itself. Various equipment should be inserted first, but assembly and debugging must be carried out in China.
"It's natural."
Looking at Nikolai's helpless expression, Qin Tao found it very interesting. Lao Maozi might have thought that the missiles in their hands were the most advanced, but in fact, he could easily guess what they were.
The Zircon missile is a hypersonic cruise missile that can fly at speeds exceeding Mach 5. The key is not the ballistic trajectory, but the flight mode of the cruise missile.
In the world of martial arts, speed is the only thing that cannot be broken. Relying on this ultra-high speed, the Zircon missile can easily break through the Western air defense network and attack enemy warships or land targets. This missile is used to replace the Granite missile and provide strength to American aircraft carriers.
Made to order.
The Type 949 nuclear submarine was originally used to attack aircraft carriers, so it is a perfect match.
Lao Maozi will definitely not show this kind of missile to outsiders, and maybe it is still in the research and development stage, or it has not been disclosed to the outside world.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! This missile can soar at speeds above Mach 5, mainly relying on its unique scramjet engine. This technology is indeed something to be proud of. Although Lao Maozi is in a state of decline
, but it still has not given up research and development in certain fields.
Of course, it could also be from archeology.
Anyway, it was just a quick glance and I finished it quickly.
"When your submarine is delivered in the future, we will repair it directly in the floating dock, so that if something goes wrong, we can drive it to the sea." Qin Tao introduced the next plan.
"Okay, of course there is no problem. Our engineers will also participate and repair together." Nicholas nodded: "But when can it start?"
"It depends on when you allocate funds."
Repairing equipment for Lao Maozi is mainly a matter of money. Of course, construction cannot be done without money.
Nicholas smiled bitterly: "This should be done soon. After the specific repair plan is released, the funding will be in place. Qin, I have other things to do when I come here this time."
"Say, as long as we can help, I'll definitely give it a try."
"We have always hoped to develop domestic industry. Do you have any suggestions?"
Lao Maozi's domestic industry is in shambles! The money allocated from above is misappropriated as soon as possible, the projects that should be developed cannot be developed, and the equipment that should be repaired cannot be repaired. If this continues, Da Maozi will be doomed.
They are eager to change all this, but there is no way. In the East, Mingzhou Group is developing rapidly, which makes them look forward to learning some experience from Mingzhou Group.
Qin Tao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "There is really nothing I can do about your domestic industry."
Are you kidding me? Now that Lao Maozi's industry has developed, do they still need our products from the East? It's a good thing that Lao Maozi's industry has stagnated. Whatever they need, they have to buy from us. Anyway, they can make money by selling oil.
How could Qin Tao provide advice for Lao Maozi’s industrial development?
Besides, the mud in Da Mao's country cannot be used to support the wall, and any means to overcome it will not work.
"Qin, you have to say something, otherwise I won't be able to go back and explain."
"Why can't you explain it? Didn't we cooperate on a car project before? That car should have developed well, right? You can continue to introduce other brands and expand your domestic car production."
Lao Maozi has cars, but their cars are shoddily manufactured, of poor quality, and have high fuel consumption. They simply cannot compete with other companies.
So a few years ago, Qin Tao promoted an SUV, and the market response was pretty good. However, just one car was not enough, and several more models were needed.
Nicholas nodded: "Well, this is indeed a way."
Anyway, as long as we have it, it will be enough. We can go back and hand in business. After walking out of the submarine production workshop and looking at the blue sky and white clouds outside, Nicholas continued: "Qin, we also hope to introduce advanced drone technology from the East."
"Of course." Qin Tao nodded: "We fully support it! You produce the airframe, and we provide supporting electronic equipment. We can easily make your drone reach the world-class level."
Lao Maozi's UAVs developed very early. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Lavochkin Design Bureau, which had been completely marginalized, developed Lao Maozi's first practical UAV in China, the Лa-17, and first developed a remote-controlled target drone.
, and later developed a photographic reconnaissance aircraft.
However, Lao Maozi's electronic technology was poor, and the drone technology in the Red Empire era was very poor. In the 1990s, after the separation, Da Maozi's funds were even more limited, so he could only prioritize the research and development of nuclear weapons, and conventional forces also prioritized tactics.
Weapons such as missiles and fighter jets, and drones have almost no chance to show their faces.
However, now Lao Maozi has finally realized the huge role of drones and wants to develop advanced drones.
Look at Dongfang's aircraft carriers and amphibious ships. How many drones are equipped on them? Look at your own, they have almost no sense of presence.
Qin Tao agreed immediately, and it was Lao Maozi's favorite method: Lao Maozi's organic production capacity was only poor in electronic equipment, so using their organic bodies and Dongfang's avionics would be a powerful alliance!
Then, Qin Tao thought of something else and continued to make arrangements: "However, we will not spray any logo on the electronic parts exported to you. You can claim to the outside world that they were independently developed by you and have nothing to do with us."
When there is a conflict in the future, it will be inconvenient for Eastern equipment to appear on the battlefield, so we have to make preparations now and support Lao Maozi in large numbers in the future, but we can still declare that it has nothing to do with us!