Chapter 270 Progress of Project 891

"Boss Qin is really something. He actually followed the Kiev and sailed slowly on the sea. There are so many jobs waiting for him. He wants to train us to be independent." Zhang Chao couldn't help complaining.

Speaking of being independent, there are indeed many people now, Zhao Changshui, Cong Ju, Zhou Yongfei and others, all of whom are independent. Even the apprentices trained by Cong Ju can take on the main responsibility. Some of the workers of the old Russians have shown good qualities. Qin Tao always acts as a hands-off boss, and everyone has to stand up and be the pillar, but Qin Tao always does this.

Especially now, the Kiev is sailing slowly on the sea, and there is nothing to do. Boss Qin is clearly lazy!

"Mr. Qin, don't you have an important mission?"

"What mission could there be? The Kiev was brought back to build an aircraft carrier park, not an aircraft carrier. Even if foreign warships followed, they would not come up to stop us."

"Should we go back to Mingzhou? There is no point in staying here. There is no project. It will be boring to listen to Babich's lectures every day."

"What is annoying? Every time in class, Yang Zhaoxiang, you listen most attentively. However, it is strange that the last project has been completed, but our team has not been disbanded!"

Bang!

At this moment, the door outside was opened. When the familiar figure appeared at the door, everyone was stunned.

"Boss Qin?"

"Why are you here?"

"Just now, did I hear someone complaining?"

"No, Boss Qin, you must have heard it wrong." Zhang Chao's face was full of smiles: "Weren't you at sea? Why are you back?"

"Of course we have to arrange work. Where are our aircraft carrier designers? Gather together for a meeting. I'm going to arrange the second project!"

The first project made everyone very satisfied. Although it was just talk on paper, it brought many people a special experience.

After the project was over, some people left, such as Mr. Pan and his team. Yang Dawei also took a few people back to Mingzhou, and a few people stayed.

Almost all of the other teams, such as those in Project 891, stayed. Although there was no project, they still refused to leave, because Babich received Qin Tao's task to teach the remaining people.

The content of the course is aircraft carrier construction, which can be regarded as pulling up a new aircraft carrier design team.

After graduation, the college students who were once brought in officially stayed in the design institute in Huating. Mingzhou Group paid them wages, and a few people from the design institute in Mingzhou also stayed. The people from the 891 project also stayed here, but they were considered non-staff personnel. The institute only provided meals.

That's right, only meals, not even accommodation, because the 891 project was also launched in Huating. These people came here by bus every morning and took the bus back in the evening. Even so, they would never get tired of it.

These people will slowly form a new team.

In the conference room, a large group of people sat below, looking at Qin Tao who had not appeared on the rostrum for a long time, and they were excited. What projects would be this time?

Babich also came and sat next to Qin Tao, but there were no higher-level officers on the scene. They were just sitting together for the meeting, which was a bit disappointing. There were no relevant leaders of the navy, and it seemed that it was not a very important meeting.

"You probably all know that we have purchased the Kiev aircraft carrier from Russia, so the next task for our team is to complete the renovation design of the Kiev aircraft carrier park. After the aircraft carrier arrives, we can start the project construction and strive to start the project by the end of this year or next year."

"Is it really an aircraft carrier park?" Wang Yanwei, a designer of the 8*91 project, couldn't help but say, "Boss Qin, can we transform this warship according to our last design drawings and make it the first aircraft carrier of our navy?"

"That's right, it's a waste to transform such a good warship into a park."

"That's right, Boss Qin, the aircraft carrier park is not as domineering as the aircraft carrier."

"Are you guys full and bored every day?" Qin Tao looked at these people: "Let me tell you, our meeting this time is to issue tasks, not for you to discuss. If you don't want to do it, then leave..."

Although the word "get out" was not uttered, the domineering Qin Tao said it, and the meaning was already very clear.

The people who originally came from Mingzhou, as well as the newly recruited college students, shut up quickly, Qin Tao is their boss! Dare to question the boss's decision, do you still want to get by?

The people who just refuted the most vigorously were those from the 8*91 project. They saw that the dream of an aircraft carrier was about to be realized, but it turned out to be a park. They couldn't accept it in their hearts!

"Hmph, just leave." Finally, Wang Yanwei, who was angry, stood up.

"After you leave, don't come again, and don't think about participating in our other projects."

Wang Yanwei's footsteps stopped, his face became very ugly, hesitant for a moment, and sat back.

"Hmph, don't try to use this method to provoke me to leave. Let me go, I just want to stay."

Everyone held back their laughter. This guy was clearly reluctant to leave, fearing that he would not be able to participate in the next project, but he had to be stubborn. It was really interesting.

Qin Tao looked at the people present: "Is there anyone else leaving?"

With Wang Yanwei's example in front of them, no one was willing to leave, and they consciously shut their mouths.

"Now, I announce that the 2002 project is officially launched. This project is still under the charge of Director Mao. Everyone should unite around Director Mao and complete this project conscientiously."

Babich nodded: "Now, I will introduce the overall idea to everyone."

Although the pronunciation of Chinese is not standard, it is already understandable. Hearing Babich's words, Qin Tao couldn't help but sigh. Babich is really amazing. Since he chose China, he might as well learn Chinese. It will be much more convenient to communicate in the future!

Look at those who tried to remove foreign language subjects in later generations and let those who need them take the exam, and then look at Babich. Is it difficult to learn foreign languages? Or are you unwilling to work hard? Learning any knowledge requires hard work.

This is the second project since the establishment of the institute. Babich attaches great importance to it. He knows the actual situation of the Kiev. It is impossible to convert it into an aircraft carrier. Converting it into a park is already a good destination. It is much better than rotting into scrap metal in a port or being disassembled and put into a steelmaking furnace.

It is also a kind of fate for him to do it himself, right?

With such emotion, Babich began to explain.

Some dangerous maze-like passages must be sealed. If you are not careful, you can't get out after entering, which will be troublesome. Some dangerous places need to increase protection measures. The deck will be used as an exhibition area to put the aircraft on it. The hangar below will be transformed into an entertainment venue, such as a bar, KTV, restaurant, supermarket, etc., so as to create more income.

The entrance and exit should be separated, and different passages should be used for entering and leaving. A special tour route should be designed.

As a designer, Babich is competent. He quickly explained the design principles and then assigned tasks to different groups.

Qin Tao can finally save trouble.

After all the arrangements were completed, Qin Tao said his additional content.

"During the renovation, the deck at the rear needs to be cut open, and we need to take out part of the power unit inside. Specifically, it includes four boilers and two steam turbines."

Babich's heart suddenly became excited.

Qin Tao did not mention this during the private communication just now, and now he temporarily added it. Is this just a temporary idea of ​​Boss Qin? Or is there another purpose?

Those steam boilers and steam turbines are specially used for aircraft carriers. If they are removed, they can be copied, right? What if they are copied?

When thinking of this, Babich was excited, and the people below seemed to understand.

Wang Yanwei no longer had the embarrassment just now. Now, he also felt a warm current flowing into his body. Even if this warship can only be transformed into an aircraft carrier park, it will promote the development of the motherland's aircraft carrier industry!

Everyone is tacitly aware of it.

After the meeting, everyone left. Wang Yanwei hesitated and did not leave. He came to Qin Tao in a timid manner.

"Boss Qin, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have ruined your show just now."

"Sorry? Just say one sentence and that's it? We designers should be rational. How can we design if we get excited all the time?"

"Yes, yes, Boss Qin, I will definitely keep your instructions in mind." Wang Yanwei said quickly.

"Well, if you don't come back today, I will lose all my face. I still have to thank you."

"No, no, no."

"By the way, what major are you studying?"

The 891 project is very large and requires people from all walks of life to work together, even if it is just a pre-research project.

"I'm studying marine propulsion."

"Okay, that's good." Qin Tao said, "The dismantled boilers will be handed over to you for research. First, refurbish one. In the process of refurbishment, it is not only necessary to map it, but more importantly, to improve it. We must use our technology to improve its safety to a higher level."

"Yes!" Wang Yanwei was extremely excited: "I promise to complete the task."

Qin Tao only ordered to dismantle four of the six intact boilers. Of course, two should be left for backup. This aircraft carrier park cannot stay in one place. It has to move around. The cost of hiring a tugboat is twice as much as driving it yourself.

So, leaving two boilers and two steam turbines can be started at any time.

As for the four dismantled boilers, of course they will not all be given to the Koreans. First, refurbish one for the Koreans to use, and then slowly hang them in the future.

They want to get five boilers together to repair the Minsk? There is no way, not even jumping out of the window! How can Qin Tao watch a powerful threat appear in the east of the motherland?

The Russians' boilers have enough power, but they are not safe enough. Therefore, the Kiev class often explodes. Later, the one in the hands of the Indians also breaks down every now and then. Of course, our aircraft carriers cannot have such problems. We must increase safety measures!

The disciple is better than the master, which is also Babich's evaluation of Chinese aircraft carriers.

In the future, the Varyag will be towed back. It is not known whether the boiler inside can be used. I have to prepare in advance. If it breaks down, I can replace it at any time.

"Wang Yanwei, why are you still here? The naval leaders went to our college to hold a meeting for the technical personnel of our 8*91 project. The others have already left by car. I came to call you. Mr. Qin, are you still here? Let's have a meeting together. The leaders have called you to attend."

The navy is going to have a meeting? The personnel of the 8*91 project are going? I have to attend the meeting myself?

Qin Tao was also a little flattered. Now that he has gone, do you want to express some formal opinions at the meeting?

The Navy has been laying the groundwork for the aircraft carrier for a long time.

Not to mention Project 70, after entering the 1980s, the Naval Research Institute here in Huating began to launch a feasibility study project on the design and construction of an aircraft carrier. An aircraft carrier model was even built for experiments.

In 1985, the top brass of the Navy began to argue again. Mr. Liu, who was obsessed with aircraft carriers, said: "Aircraft carriers will always have to be built. By 2000, aircraft carriers will always have to be considered. To develop aircraft carriers, we can not mention the model first, but first Pre-research.”

Therefore, in 1988, under the auspices of the National Defense Industry Committee, led by the Seventh Institute of Shipbuilding, elites from all parties gathered to once again demonstrate the development of aircraft carriers, and included the "Feasibility Study on the Development of Aircraft Carriers and Carrier-based Aircraft Systems in my country" into the National Defense Science and Industry Commissioned 198*9 soft science research plan project.

In January 1989, the project was approved and became one of the top ten military projects during the Eighth Five-Year Plan period.

Qin Tao is very clear about this project. The Navy's aircraft carrier journey is very difficult.

When Qin Tao and Wang Yanwei returned to Huating Naval Academy together (this institution should not exist, but it has been used before, so we will continue to use it. Anyway, these projects are confidential. If you write the real address, it will be confidential. ), after entering the conference room, from a distance, the people on the rostrum started shouting.

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin, please sit in front!"

Isn't this not good? Am I not attending the meeting? Qin Tao looked at his father-in-law who was presiding over the meeting and hesitated.

"Mr. Qin, please come up quickly." Zhang Yang, who was also on the podium, had already shouted: "You are the protagonist of our meeting."

Who am I? main character?

Qin Tao could only walk up and sit next to Zhang Yang.

There were so many people attending the meeting!

"Everyone knows that Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group bought the Kiev. This heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser will be our first real contact with the world's advanced level. A 40,000-ton displacement warship will have an impact on our 8 The *91 project has brought great promotion. "Wu Shengli said: "Now, let us applaud and thank Mr. Qin for bringing us this opportunity."

There was thunderous applause.

Qin Tao looked at his father-in-law with some confusion, what's going on? Put on a high hat for me in advance? Doesn’t the Navy want to transform this warship into an aircraft carrier?

Qin Tao didn't care, since he bought it back without spending much money anyway. However, if this warship is modified, how can it be dragged back to Varyag in the future?

"Cough, cough." Qin Tao coughed twice, looked at the calm meeting place, and said solemnly: "Currently, we have begun the design work of the aircraft carrier park. Many of our comrades present have just arrived. Those who participated in the meeting I organized said that the Kiev had a fire not long ago and its internal structure was severely damaged. It is no longer possible to transform it into an aircraft carrier. "

Qin Tao had to say ugly things first, even if it meant refuting his father-in-law's face on the spot.

"Yeah, it's a pity, but during the renovation of the aircraft carrier park, we can also study the warship inside and out, as long as Mr. Qin doesn't charge us tickets." said a leader present. .

Qin Tao's anxious heart was finally relieved.

"Ahem, ahem, while all the leaders are here, I want to make a request."

This is a great opportunity, why not use it?

"Speaking."

"Our Kiev aircraft carrier park needs a special exhibition venue after it is renovated. I hope the leaders present can help coordinate and let us get some venues in Huating City. We don't have to choose. Pudong can do it, and Chongming Island can also OK."

After the aircraft carrier park is renovated, it is impossible to stay directly on the sea. Anyone who wants to visit and take the ferry there must be parked at a certain pier. This pier also needs special reconstruction, such as creating a Russian-style street. project so that it can be perfect.

Huating, in later generations, was a place where every inch of land was at a premium. Now, before the vigorous development of commercial housing has begun, it is time to enclose the land.

The old town of Huating is definitely no longer viable. Pudong New Area has just been developed, so you can go to Pudong New Area. If Pudong doesn’t provide space, you can also move to Chongming Island. Anyway, the place is inaccessible and has not been developed yet. I have to agree to this request, right?

"Of course there is no problem. If the aircraft carrier park is built in our Huating, it can also become a dazzling landscape in Huating! Don't worry, we will convey this request to the Huating government and we will definitely solve it for you."

Qin Tao nodded: "Thank you very much."

"Okay, let's continue the meeting. First, let's learn about the progress of our 8*91 project." Wu Shengli said.

Zhang Yang stood up and walked to the podium on one side.

"Currently, our project is still in the exploration and demonstration stage. Later, after the 2001 project and subsequent training, our design team gained valuable experience. We believe that the 8*91 project should be modified in due course. It will be less difficult to use a ski jump to take off and block the landing.”

When Qin Tao wanted to modify the design drawings of the Minsk, he was anxious, so he told his father-in-law and asked the R&D personnel of Project 8*91 to join in to help. It was also a rare experience for these people. The project was completed. After that, they also started thinking about their own projects.

Steam catapult? Too difficult, the Russians couldn't figure it out, it's easier to switch to ski-jump takeoff.

Later, when the 2001 project ended, they listened to Babich's lectures while perfecting their own designs. When Zhang Yang printed out the design drawings, Qin Tao also looked at the drawings of this 50,000-ton self-designed aircraft carrier with great interest.

It can be said that it is already eight points close to the Varyag.

The overall design of the aircraft carrier was explained for more than half an hour, especially the modified part, which Zhang Yang explained in great detail. After these were finished, it was time to talk about carrier-based aircraft.

"At present, we have undergone rigorous demonstration and believe that the carrier-based aircraft modified from the J-7 and J-8 cannot meet our needs. The carrier-based aircraft of our aircraft carrier should be selected from the new models."

The aircraft carrier is a huge system project. In addition to warships, there must be aircraft. In terms of aircraft, the only ones that can be used in China are the J-7 and J-8.

However, the body of this second-generation aircraft is inherently unsuitable for carrier-based.

There are many problems in converting a land-based fighter to a carrier-based aircraft. Even if there is no need for a catapult and the front landing gear is not strengthened, the rear must be strengthened. After all, landing still requires the hook to hook the arresting cable.

The J-8 is a twin-engined version of the J-7. The tail structure is the same, with two sections. When disassembling and repairing the engine, the entire rear fuselage must be removed. Lao Ba was very dissatisfied with this and asked to open the rear opening to directly remove the engine.

Land-based maintenance is very difficult. If it is naval shipborne, it may not be good. The landing hook hangs on the arresting cable, and the J-7 and J-8 will fall off with a bang.

Moreover, because the vertical tail is too high, the single vertical tail needs to be transformed into a double vertical tail. These workloads are not small!

The aerodynamic layout needs to be adjusted, the lift-enhancing device needs to be rearranged, the fuselage structure needs to be strengthened, the landing gear device needs to be redesigned, and the airborne equipment needs to be reselected, etc. In short, the workload is almost the same as that of a new design.

"At present, the Project No. 10 that the 611 Institute is developing is a modern third-generation aircraft, but the front landing gear cannot be strengthened. If it takes off by ski jump, this is not a problem." Zhang Yang continued to introduce: "If the navy wants to gradually transition to catapult takeoff in the future, then the J-13 project of the 601 Institute, through their active improvements, this aircraft is already very suitable for our carrier-based aircraft."

J-13?

Qin Tao couldn't help but feel funny in his heart.

In the field of aviation, China's development is also very backward, so in order to catch up, it is also developing a brand-new fighter. At the bidding stage, the 601 Institute took out the J-13 project, which looks similar to the F-16. Although it looks advanced, it is positioned as a daytime fighter, and naturally it was defeated by the project of the 611 Institute.

At present, although the 611 Institute is intensively developing the J-10, since the Air Force has introduced the Su-27, this project still has a lot of uncertainty. The 601 Institute, which failed in the bidding, is also unwilling to change its own project and use it as a carrier-based aircraft for the navy.

After Northrop's YF-17 and General Dynamics' YF-16 failed in the bidding, they turned to the Navy, and the F/A-18 Hornet carrier-based aircraft became a legend. The 601 Institute obviously wanted to go this way, and they made a complete overhaul, with air intakes on both sides and winglets added to the cockpit. From the outside, it looks similar to the IDF fighter jets in Taiwan.

"Mr. Qin, do you have a different opinion?" Zhang Yang looked at Qin Tao with disdain.

"A hard requirement for naval carrier-based aircraft is twin engines." Qin Tao said, "For our current situation, the engine is seriously backward, and we need twin engines to ensure flight safety."

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