Chapter 187 Alternatives: Yak-141

Chapter 187 Alternative: Yak-141

The renderings are still very domineering, especially the pictures of the deck full of carrier-based aircraft, which make people feel impulsive. Lacour left with a few photos and was satisfied. Zhao Wanshun and others paid the remuneration and took away the designed F-25T design drawings.

The design department was full of joy. Qin Tao asked the accountant to get a large sum of money and then gave the money to the designers on the spot.

"Qin Gong, you don't need it now. The 20,000 yuan is just enough to repay our housing debt here." Yang Zhaoxiang looked at the 20,000 yuan handed to them and couldn't help shaking his head.

If these technicians go to other units, they will definitely be eligible for housing, but Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has come up with a new way of playing, raising funds to build houses. Even if they are all college students, they are not eligible to get houses directly, and they have to spend money.

However, compared with the salary promised to them, this amount of money for the collective housing is just a drizzle for them. It will be paid off in a year or two. Now, this bonus is enough.

Qin Tao smiled and said, "Of course, but the money still needs to be distributed. After that, you can go to the finance department to pay. One thing is one thing. At least, let the money feel in your pocket first."

"Yes."

Yang Zhaoxiang took the money and put it into his pocket solemnly. Two piles of 20,000 yuan, one for each pocket, which was quite heavy.

"It's absolutely right to come to our Mingzhou." Yang Dawei also said, "In terms of material, there is nothing to say."

"Mr. Yang, you will have more and more money in the future, but you must also pay attention and not spend it carelessly. You have to save the money." Qin Tao distributed money to everyone and continued, "In a few years, our group will be further restructured. At that time, you will have to send this money to the factory."

Restructure, send it to the factory?

Everyone was puzzled.

"In the future, our factory will be established as a joint-stock enterprise, and all employees can buy shares. At that time, the monthly salary will only be your pocket money, and the annual dividends will be the big money." Qin Tao said.

Qin Baoshan smiled and said nothing. Qin Tao can do whatever he wants, anyway, he is the boss here.

"Yeah." Yang Dawei nodded, and then continued: "Boss Qin, what are we going to do next? Design that aircraft carrier?"

They are engaged in design, and they are also engaged in design with full enthusiasm. As a ship designer, it is such a rare opportunity to have the opportunity to design an aircraft carrier!

Yang Dawei can't wait.

"That's right, the next task is to design that aircraft carrier. After the Siamese people go back, it is estimated that it will take several months to implement this project, and then they will bid. At that time, we will be the most prepared, and we will go to Siam to bid directly with the design drawings."

Aircraft carrier?

Qin Baoshan was also shocked. Qin Tao actually wanted to build an aircraft carrier? This is simply unbelievable.

"But, Engineer Qin, we have no experience in designing aircraft carriers." Yang Dawei said.

"Engineer Yang, did you inspect the Melbourne?" Qin Tao asked.

Yang Dawei nodded: "Yes, but it was an aircraft carrier during World War II after all."

"They are almost the same. In fact, aircraft carriers have not changed much over the years. We are still designing a light aircraft carrier." Qin Tao said: "I will come up with the overall design, and you will be responsible for the sub-item design."

Yang Dawei shook his head: "No, Mr. Qin, the technology of aircraft carriers has changed a lot over the years. For example, aircraft carriers during World War II all had deck elevators, and modern aircraft carriers have side elevators. The structure we saw on the Melbourne is suitable for modern aircraft carriers."

Aircraft carriers not only have aircraft on the deck, but also in the hangar below. Especially maintenance and repairs are all done in the hangar below. This involves a problem: how to lift the aircraft from the hangar to the deck?

Aircraft carriers in the World War II era all had openings in the middle of the deck. Some aircraft carriers even had three large openings in the front, middle and back. Although this made it convenient to lift and lower, when in use, the deck would have a large hole, and carrier-based aircraft would not be able to take off and land.

During the Cold War, this defect was made up. The elevator was moved from the center of the deck to the edge of the deck, such as the front and rear positions of the aircraft carrier island, the side and rear of the angled deck, etc. In short, the take-off and landing decks are complete, so that they will not interfere with the take-off and landing operations of carrier-based aircraft.

Now, how to solve the elevator problem for an aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons?

"The elevator is not a big problem. We can set up a stern elevator at the tail of the warship to lift the Sea Harrier fighter. Set up an internal elevator in front of the island to lift the helicopter, as long as the left jump deck is cleared."

"Stern? How to land?"

"Vertical landing." Qin Tao rolled his eyes at Yang Dawei. I talked so much with the Siamese, and you didn't take it to heart? We are carrying a Sea Harrier, which can take off from a short distance and land vertically. Why do we have to land on the elevator at the rear of the ship? There is plenty of space in front.

Yang Dawei suddenly realized.

It is not his fault, after all, it is his first time.

"Unfortunately, we can only build the hull, and the Siamese have to buy the carrier-based aircraft themselves. This is the only factor that is unfavorable to us." Qin Tao said: "Other bidding manufacturers may use the package sale method to fool the Siamese."

This is the only thing Qin Tao is worried about. For example, Spain will definitely bid. They can not only build aircraft carriers, but also provide a batch of AV-8S carrier-based aircraft for Siam to equip directly.

"Yes, when it comes to vertical take-off and landing fighters, apart from the British Sea Harrier, the only one left is the Russian blacksmith." Yang Dawei said: "It is impossible for the Siamese Navy to purchase the Russian blacksmith."

In the 1960s, all countries began to be interested in vertical take-off and landing fighters. Even China, although its aviation technology was backward, once tested the vertical take-off and landing technology on Liu Ye's body, but of course there was no follow-up in the end.

Only two models were successfully put into service.

The British Sea Harrier has its engine placed in the middle of the fuselage, with the nozzle connected from the back of the compressor. The rear combustion chamber nozzle can also be flipped, so that the front and rear forces can work together to lift the aircraft.

The Russian Yak-38, nicknamed the Red Blacksmith, has its main engine placed at the tail, and two lift engines are placed vertically behind the pilot, so that the aircraft can be lifted together.

The superiority of the two options is now clear at a glance. The combat radius of the Russian Yak-38 is only more than 200 kilometers, and it is a mast defender. What's more, because there is a lift engine in front, blowing directly on the deck, the problem of ablation of the deck has never been solved.

Even the Russian heavy aircraft carrier cruiser has left the Yak-38 idle at the land airport for a long time, while the British Sea Harrier has participated in actual combat.

However, the situation has changed. When the Americans were developing the Fat Electric, they used the technical route of the Yak-38, but replaced the lift engine with a lift fan.

According to the relationship between us and the Russians, there was no problem in purchasing the Yak-38. Even if Siam and the Russians had a bad relationship, a few months later, the Red Empire collapsed and the confrontation disappeared.

However, the Yak-38 was very bad. When the Russian Minsk crossed thousands of miles from the Black Sea to the Far East, it was tested in tropical waters. As a result, the engine power decreased, and it was finally found that it was difficult to take off in tropical waters.

This problem has no solution. We can't cheat Siam. You know, Siam is a traditional weapon exporter of China. If we cheat them, what if they don't buy in the future?

Qin Tao's eyes rolled around, and he suddenly thought of something: "If it is paired with a carrier-based aircraft, it is also possible. The Russians also have a substitute for the blacksmith. We can sell this to Siam, at least to let Siam know that choosing a fighter is not difficult, so buying an aircraft carrier and buying a carrier-based aircraft can be separated. At that time, we will fight a price war again. I don't believe that the Siamese will not be tempted."

The Spaniards' offer does not exceed 400 million, so we will offer 350 million. The Spaniards' offer is 350 million, so we will offer 300 million. Anyway, we have a cost advantage. Even if the final transaction is 280 million, we can still make 100 million.

I won't consider more. Let's set a small goal first and make 100 million.

Hearing Qin Tao say this, Yang Dawei was a little surprised: "The Russians have a substitute for the blacksmith?"

Yang Dawei didn't know, but Qin Tao knew that the Russians' substitute was the Yak-141.

The Yaklev Design Bureau was famous during World War II, but it fell behind in the jet era of the Cold War. Although there were many reasons, the ending was still regrettable.

When the Mikoyan Design Bureau and the Sukhoi Design Bureau were singing high songs and marching forward, the Yak Design Bureau could only pick up some cold rice that others didn't want to eat. However, they were still very strong. After the Yak-38 entered service, they knew that this aircraft was useless, so they continued to improve it.

It's called an improvement, but it's actually almost the same as a new development. Just this year, the brand new Yak-141 has begun frequent test flights on aircraft carriers.

From the appearance, this aircraft has many similarities with the MiG-25, such as the rectangular air intakes on both sides, and the upper wing layout behind the air intakes. If you look at it from the front, the entire outline and lines of the front fuselage are too similar to make it difficult to distinguish.

Of course, it is completely different from the tail. Although both have double vertical tails, the double vertical tail layout of the Yak-141 is just to make room for the buttocks. Its vertical tails are supported by cantilever beams on both sides.

In front of the nozzle that can be deflected by a three-stage rotation combination is a monster with a maximum thrust of 108 kN and afterburner of 151 kN. Coupled with two lift engines with a thrust of 41 kN, the Yak-141 can easily take off and land vertically, and at the same time, it also gives it excellent combat capabilities.

The maximum speed exceeds Mach 1.4, the range reaches 2,100 kilometers, the practical ceiling is 15,500 meters, and the aircraft is responsive, and it can already fight with other fixed-wing aircraft.

Unfortunately, when it was just about to mature, the Red Empire collapsed. The navy began to sell warships and of course had no ability to continue this development project. Even the Mikoyan Design Bureau collapsed, and the chief designer committed suicide because he could not pay his salary. The Yak-141 had to die without a disease, and finally benefited the Americans. Except for the one that crashed, all the others were sold to the Americans.

Although some people say that the Americans had developed the rotating tail nozzle design in the 1960s, anyone with a discerning eye can tell that the Yak-141 was resurrected on the Fat Electric.

Thinking of this experience, Qin Tao felt a little sad. Now that Qin Tao has been reborn, should he buy those Yak-141 prototypes?

It's all money, so now Qin Tao must find ways to make more money so that he can do many things.

At this time, facing Yang Dawei's doubts, Qin Tao smiled: "Yes, Lao Maozi is doing research and development. When we have the opportunity in the future, we will bring that kind of aircraft over."

There is no need to say too much to Yang Dawei now. Anyway, we are just designing aircraft carriers at the moment. However, why is Yang Dawei so excited?

"Qin Gong, tell me, if we can get that kind of aircraft, will our navy also have an aircraft carrier?"

It turns out that Yang Dawei’s focus is here!

It is estimated that even a group of naval officers would come over to inquire about the news when they learned that they were going to build an aircraft carrier for Siam at a very cheap price, right?

It's a pity that they still have to be disappointed.

"Such a small aircraft carrier has poor combat effectiveness and is not in line with the development of our navy." Qin Tao said: "While the Americans are deceiving large aircraft carriers as useless, they keep making their own aircraft carriers bigger and bigger. We Don’t be fooled, the one with a capacity of 10,000 to 20,000 tons is at most a dock landing ship, an amphibious assault ship or the like, and the displacement of an aircraft carrier must be at least 40,000 tons.”

"Moreover, aircraft carriers operate in formations. Lao Maozi's heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser is a different kind. Let's not talk about it. Let's just talk about Western aircraft carrier formations. If there is not a large number of anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warships to escort the aircraft carrier, the aircraft carrier will be a living target. Therefore, What our navy needs most right now is air defense ships.”

"Yes, we need air defense ships." Yang Dawei nodded: "So, we must build the air defense ships as soon as possible. By the way, Mr. Qin, when will the Navy allocate funds?"

The order has fallen into his own hands. Now, Yang Dawei is anxiously waiting for the navy to allocate funds.

Qin Tao smiled: "Well, we have to wait. On the one hand, we are building two large ships and the docks are occupied. On the other hand, the navy's funds are probably almost spent. Maybe next year Only then can we start work.”

The country wants to develop its economy and the military must be patient. The current military expenditure is enough for the Navy to ensure the construction progress of 052. This kind of 051C will have to wait a little longer.

"Mr. Qin, will there be any changes in this project?" Yang Dawei was a little worried.

No matter what the project is, as long as it is delayed, it may fail. Yang Dawei knows this deeply.

At this time, after hearing Yang Dawei's words, Qin Baoshan on the side also became a little nervous: "Yes, Taozi, our shipyard has won the order with great difficulty, so there can be no accidents."

"What accident could happen? I have already said hello to Uncle Wu and asked him to coordinate and transport the four gas turbines to our warehouse first, so that we can prepare in advance."

When I went to Lao Maozi, I got back a lot of good things. One was for testing and was handed over to the relevant units for research. Four of them had been built but were no longer ready to be installed on ships, and they were still well sealed.

As long as the four gas turbines are brought to our side, how can the Navy break the contract?

If the contract is broken, these four gas turbines will just be regarded as compensation, and the Navy can continue to burn boilers honestly.

With such a good thing in hand, the Navy would never dare to break the contract.

The main problem is that the S-300 system ordered from Lao Maozi has not yet been delivered, and the Navy also has limited funds, so this project cannot be rushed yet.

"Old man, let's build a slipway first. With a 100,000-ton slipway, it will be more convenient for us to build ships in the future. The current dock is mainly used for ship repair."

Qin Baoshan nodded. After the family building was built, the infrastructure team had nothing to do. There were no old ships for them to dismantle, so they took advantage of this time to simply build a new slipway.

Compared with the dock, the slipway is much simpler. It is to build a platform near the sea water and push it down directly after the ship is built. The structure is simple and the cost is low, making it the best choice for shipbuilding.

Nowadays, building ships in a shipyard is simply a luxury!

"Mr. Qin, then our 400,000-ton shipyard will not be built?" Yang Dawei was a little anxious.

"Of course we have to build it, but we have to wait for the opportunity." Qin Tao said: "We are starting to build the slipway now, which just makes the Americans anxious. They want us to continue to invest money. No way, they want to get their money back. We can only continue to fill that bottomless hole. When the gantry crane is dismantled, we can continue to make money. "

We have to let the Americans know that if you want to continue to increase money, there is no way. We will not wait any longer and start building slipways to make do with it.

This cannot be said to be despicable. Everything is done in accordance with the contract.

"What is the plan for the slipway?" Qin Baoshan asked his son.

Even if it is a simple slipway, it cannot be built casually. It must be well designed.

"It's still conventional. There are tracks below, and the water is launched upside down, but space must be left on both sides. We may be able to install more gantry cranes in the future."

Qin Baoshan opened his eyes wide, boy, are you addicted to buying gantry cranes?

This, Qin Tao really has a plan. When the Red Empire collapses in Hangzhou, Ermao's shipyard will be miserable. When it is time to close down, when it is time to go bankrupt, those gantry cranes can be purchased at a more favorable price.

However, this takes time, and they will buy it after they have shed their last blood. It may take ten or eight years, so he still has to buy the gantry crane from the United States first, and then expand his own strength at a low cost.

"Let me draw a design drawing." Qin Tao added.

In fact, if the navy wants to build it now, Qin Tao doesn't have to worry. He can dismantle the ship directly on the river beach, or he can build the ship directly on the river beach. After the ship is built, he can use an air bag to launch the 7,000-ton ship into the water. Send the battleship down.

After working on the design drawings of the F-25T for his brother shipyard and receiving a design fee of 5 million, Qin Tao quickly spent all the money. In addition to giving out a bonus of more than 200,000, the remaining , have been invested in the construction of a 100,000-ton slipway.

Qin Tao arranged everything and inspected the construction of the two ships. When I had time, I took the time to visit the Mingzhou Steel Plant.

When Qin Tao drove in Santana, the leaders of the steel plant immediately ran over excitedly: "President Qin, welcome to our steel plant for inspection."

Seeing Zhang Jinxi's excited expression, Qin Tao shook hands with the other party and said, "How is the steel plant lately?"

"Mr. Qin, our steel plant is currently working day and night. The medium and thick plates produced are not only used by our shipyard, but also sold to several other shipyards and machinery processing plants. Now our products have been It’s in short supply.”

From being able to smelt scrap steel to now using imported iron ore to make steel, Mingzhou Steel Plant has developed.

After Qin Tao shook hands with Zhang Jinxi, he looked at the people around Zhang Jinxi and found that he had never seen this person before?

"Mr. Qin, let me introduce to you. This is Professor Zhou Jie, a retired materials expert from Huating University of Science and Technology. I visited three times and invited him here." Zhang Jinxi said: "Currently, Professor Zhou is responsible for the development of our new steel products. , the steel currently developed in the laboratory can already reach a yield strength of 500 MPa.”

Qin Tao was immediately overjoyed.

If a steel plant wants to develop, it not only needs advanced production equipment, but also a research and development team.

Qin Tao delegated power to Zhang Jinxi, and Zhang Jinxi did not disappoint Qin Tao and hired such experts for him.

In the past, they could only obtain high-strength steel with a yield strength of 520 MPa by recycling Lao Maozi's scrap submarines to build catamaran missile boats. However, these steel materials are limited after all, and they want long-term development in the future. , you must have steel that you can produce yourself.

Now, once the developed steel is mass-produced, they can use it on a large scale. The 051C built for the navy and even the flight deck of the aircraft carrier that fooled Siam can be built with this steel. It's just a Sea Harrier, there's no need to be too powerful.

"Mr. Zhou, we welcome talents like you to join our steel plant. We definitely deserve to treat intellectuals badly. The treatment we give you is on the same level as that of Gong Yang in our shipyard." Qin Tao promised immediately.

Professor Zhou smiled: "Gong Qin, if it's just for the salary, then I can just stay in school. Huating Steel Plant also offered me a high salary to recruit me."

"What about you?" Qin Tao was a little curious.

"I have compared it. Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has got rid of the inherent disadvantages of state-owned enterprises. Your future is limitless. Therefore, I am very optimistic about you. I believe that this place will definitely develop into the largest shipbuilding industry group in the motherland. I, The old man is also selfish and wants to write his name here. "

"Mr. Zhou, don't worry. When we write the group diary from now on, your name will definitely be included. In the future, our group will have special exhibition windows on both sides of the road, and you will also be put up."

"My old bones will stay here in the future. Our shipyard will build natural gas ships in the future, so I must produce qualified Invar steel materials in my lifetime." Mr. Zhou continued.

Qin Tao held the other party's hand tightly: "Mr. Zhou, thank you for your contribution."