Chapter 709 East China Sea 10

Chapter 709 East China Sea-10

Back then, the war was going on cruelly. Pakistan's Jihad submarine was attracted to the aircraft carrier by India's fishing tactics and was sunk by anti-submarine depth bombs before launching an attack. All the crew members died for their country. In this most difficult time, Pakistan's navy did not retreat. They sent their last combat-capable Laurel-class submarine, Hangol, out of the port and onto the battlefield. They had already held the firm belief of going all out and sinking their boats.

As a result, the combat experience of the Hangol shocked the whole world. Under the command of Captain Tasnim, it bravely entered the Indian military port and lurked for five days. It completely understood the situation of the Indian port and sent back a telegram. The Indian Navy immediately sent two anti-submarine frigates to search for the submarine. But who would have thought that the Laoba submarine in adversity did not escape, but hid on the seabed and found an opportunity to launch a torpedo at one of them. Unfortunately, the torpedo was a stinker, and the attack failed. The submarine fell into despair again, and everyone thought it was going to die for the country.

As a result, the Indian Navy once again made a show of operation, but exposed its target. The Hangol found an opportunity and launched three torpedoes. This time, there was no need to worry about misfires. All hit the Kukri, and the unlucky warship exploded on the spot and sank.

The warship that escaped by chance the first time saw its companions being hit, and was horrified and fled shamefully. As a result, the Hangol pursued and severely damaged the warship.

The brilliant record made the Indians completely angry, and sent a large number of warships and anti-submarine aircraft to encircle and suppress the Hangol. During the 72-hour pursuit, they dropped hundreds of anti-submarine bombs, but the Hangol was unscathed and retreated unscathed, writing a brilliant record for modern submarine wars.

Now, Lao Ba wants to name the newly ordered submarines as the Hangol class, which is meaningful. They want this new submarine to write glory again. Since it can touch the front of the aircraft carrier without being noticed in the US aircraft carrier formation and then surface, then dealing with the Indian aircraft carrier formation is a piece of cake!

Hearing Mahmoud say this name, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we also look forward to this submarine being able to write the glory of your navy again! Now, we can discuss some specific content, for example, the engine of this submarine, do you plan to import the MTU diesel engine from Germany, or the diesel engine produced by us?"

When exporting submarines, some conspirators once stopped supplying MTU diesel engines in order to curb the export of submarines from the East, but the East immediately used its own products to completely crush this conspiracy.

Now, if the East wants to sell submarines, both imported and domestic ones can be used, depending on the customer's choice.

"What engine is installed on the submarines used by the Pyramid Country?"

"Imported MTU engines, but our own production is not bad. You should choose according to your budget. As for if you want to respond to the reaction of the Indians and incur sanctions from the international community, we can also solve it through other means."

Even if the East imports MTU diesel engines, they are imported in the name of civilian use. The Western ban still exists, but no one takes it seriously. Making money is still the most important thing.

If they don't export, the East can still use its own diesel engines. Now Lao Ba may face external sanctions, but Mingzhou Group is always their good friend.

Of course, this is only the worst plan. Now the Americans are still stationed in Lao Ba, using Lao Ba as a base to attack the enemies of the empire graveyard. Do they dare to offend Lao Ba with great fanfare at this time?

"Well, we will use imported MTU engines." Mahmoud said: "We will also examine your engines. If we can reach the same level as the original engines, we can also use your engines for the submarines we build later."

Money is a good thing. They have to save money where they should. If they can get military aid from the United States, it will be even better.

Thinking of this, Mahmoud said with some concern: "Mr. Qin, we may have some problems with our funds."

Eight submarines, even if they are given the most favorable price, 300 million US dollars each, this is a big deal with a total amount of more than 2 billion. Lao Ba can't raise so much money for the time being.

"If you are short of funds, we can provide a low-interest loan." Qin Tao said: "In order to help my Pakistani friends obtain modern submarines, we have no choice but to do so!"

A warm current surged in Mahmoud's heart. The loan also helped him achieve a leap forward in underwater power. Dongfang was indeed his best friend!

"Thank you, Mr. Qin!" Mahmoud raised his glass and drank the apple juice in it.

The deal was done in this way. Selling eight submarines at one time was absolutely unprecedented. This also shows that Mingzhou Group has embarked on a new journey in the export of warships and submarines.

When the banquet was over, Zhao Ling and Qin Tao went upstairs to the presidential suite where they lived. Zhao Ling said with some concern: "Now our production is even more tense."

"Yes, it seems that the construction of our third shipyard is imminent." Qin Tao nodded: "Should we continue to expand in Mingzhou, enclose another piece of land to build a shipyard, or change a place?"

"Brother Tao, we have a 432 shipyard in China. When it was first established, it was for building submarines. Three 033 submarines were built within ten years. Should we buy that shipyard so that we can start building it directly? The submarines are ready, and the factories are ready.”

"The one who builds submarines in the mountains?" Qin Tao shook his head: "No, we can't move our submarine production base there. It will be inconvenient to transport various materials. More importantly, who can bear it now? Stay lonely and stay in the mountains. Who doesn’t like big cities?”

In the past era, vigorous third-line construction was launched. The 432 Shipyard was built in that era. The submarines that were built had to be towed out by vehicles before they could reach the Yangtze River and then flow down the river.

If our side annexes that shipyard, the acquisition price will be cheap, but future operations will definitely be very expensive. More importantly, who is willing to go to Dashan?

Zhao Ling nodded, knowing that Qin Tao was right. Now we can no longer rely on spiritual power to encourage workers, we must provide them with the best conditions.

"In fact, many domestic submarine constructions are in the Yangtze River Basin, the largest of which is Wuchang Shipyard. When our Mingzhou Group was not involved in the submarine construction business, a large number of 033 submarines were being built there." Zhao Ling continued.

Lao Maozi likes to build diesel-electric submarines in the inland Jianghe Shipyard. When Lao Maozi's 877 submarine was purchased domestically, he went to Lao Maozi's inland shipyard. At that time, Qin Tao deceived the other party's equipment. The price was obtained, including the most important plate rolling machine. Although Mingzhou Group can now manufacture advanced CNC plate rolling machines, it was only thanks to Lao Maozi's "selfless" support that it was able to start building submarines.

The domestic Wuchang Shipyard is very close to Wuhan. It is the most important submarine shipyard. That section of the route can sail cargo ships with a capacity of 5,000 stewed chickens. Of course, it can also operate diesel-electric submarines of 2,000 to 3,000 tons.

Moreover, although Wuchang is inland, it is close to Wuhan, so it is considered a good city.

Qin Tao thought about it seriously: "We can take the time to go to Wuchang and have a look. If Lao Ba's construction schedule is tight, we can build two ships there."

Factory 432 can be merged, but it is not easy for Wuchang Shipyard of this level. You can’t rush the merger and acquisition, but you can transfer the order first, and it will definitely be welcomed there.

Ever since Mingzhou Group started building 039 submarines, orders for submarines there have begun to decrease sharply. Now that Qin Tao is sharing the profits with them, of course they will accept it excitedly.

"Yes." Zhao Ling nodded, and then continued: "Have you already known what Asan did today?"

Qin Tao smiled: "I want to say that I have the ability to predict the future. Do you believe it?"

This sentence was a joke. He was expecting Zhao Ling to say something he didn't believe. Who would have thought that Zhao Ling actually nodded: "I believe it."

This time it was Qin Tao's turn to be speechless. He could only continue to smile and say: "How do I know? It just means we are lucky."

Of course Qin Tao knows about the major events that happened in 1998, but now that he has come to this world, a few flaps of the butterfly's wings may cause a storm in the Pacific Ocean. Who knows if what should happen will happen again.

Now it seems that there is no big problem.

Qin Tao quickly changed the topic: "The next step is to imitate Tomahawk missiles. I think we can do this ourselves."

Own? Zhao Ling opened her eyes wide.

"The research and development tasks can be handed over to our stealth aircraft research and development team. In terms of production, we already have Shuangyang Factory, which produces stealth fighter jets. However, we can open a new production line in this factory to produce cruise missiles." Qin Tao said: "As for the mapping of the imitation engine, we can also put it in Tianjiao Aviation."

The technology of cruise missiles is similar to that of aircraft. In fact, the early cruise missiles looked like a small aircraft. Even the first generation of anti-ship missiles were produced by aircraft factories.

At present, there are no relevant institutions in China to develop professional cruise missiles. The existing cruise missiles are all modified on the basis of anti-ship missiles. Taking advantage of this opportunity, we can just launch domestic cruise missiles.

Tianjiao Aviation produces small thrust engines. Now it is not difficult to build a smaller engine. In fact, the engine of the Tomahawk missile does not require high technology, but an ingenious design with a lifespan of dozens of hours. There is no problem with domestic imitation of engines. After all, one of the shortcomings of domestic engines is the short engine life. Cruise missiles are afraid of too long life.

"If it is handed over to our stealth machine research and development team, will it be overkill?"

"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "It is most appropriate to leave it to them, because we not only need to map and imitate it, but also improve it. In the future, we will launch a stealth version of the cruise missile."

Qin Tao wants to push the stealth performance to the extreme. He not only needs stealth aircraft, but also stealth cruise missiles!

However, Zhao Ling could immediately understand what Qin Tao meant: Cruise missiles rely on the concealment of ultra-low-altitude flight to strike the enemy suddenly. However, with the continuous development of technology, the penetration capabilities of cruise missiles are also constantly improving. Decline, if nothing else, take China as an example. In recent years, we have been engaged in new three-attack and three-defence strategies, one of which is cruise missiles.

Ultra-low-altitude flight is not foolproof. If there are early warning aircraft in the sky, cruise missiles can be easily found. If a cruise missile that can be invisible is developed, it will obviously be of great benefit.

You don't have to worry too much, Brother Tao's arrangements must be thoughtful.

With this thought, Zhao Ling put down her work matters.

After a tiring day and sweating all over, it's time to take a shower.

"I'm going to take a shower."

"I'll go too and wash together."

"What?"

"Water resources are so precious, we have to save them."

It was supposed to be a saving, but the water in the last bathtub was pumped out to fill half the bathtub. Not only did it not save water, it also consumed a lot of water.

The next day, after seeing off Lao Ba and his party, Qin Tao planned to arrange the production of submarines and the development of cruise missiles. However, before he could leave, a new guest had already arrived.

"Director Liu?" Zhao Ling recognized the visiting guest at a glance: Liu Yong, deputy director of the Science and Technology Committee of the Third Aerospace Academy!

"Well, Secretary Zhao, is Mr. Qin here? I have something urgent to see him." Liu Yong said.

It was obvious that he had come here overnight because he had not had a good rest and his eyes were bloodshot.

"I haven't left yet, but Mr. Qin will leave soon. Do you have anything important to do?"

"Yes, it is very important. It is related to the development of our Donghai-10 project." Liu Yong said.

"Okay, can you chat with Mr. Qin on the way?"

"On the way? Okay." Liu Yong nodded.

The boss of the company definitely needs a driver. Even if it is a short journey, he still needs a driver to pick him up. For a long journey, he does not take the high-speed rail, but his own car. Why is this?

Of course, you can also handle official business on the road! It is inconvenient if you drive or take the high-speed rail. When you are on the road, the boss has to deal with various things, listen to the secretary's work report, negotiate with other customers, etc., all of which can be solved on the road.

Now, Qin Tao is sitting in his extended Hongqi car, with Xu Zhengyang driving in the front and Zhao Ling accompanying him in the back. He is talking to Liu Yong who is sitting opposite.

(Some people always say that the protagonist's Mercedes-Benz G is not stylish enough. Well, let's switch to the extended Hongqi. This kind of car is not something ordinary people can afford.)

"Director Liu, I heard that Xiaoling has worked under your leadership before. Thank you for your concern and care for her." Qin Tao said.

"Mr. Qin, this is what it should be. Moreover, Secretary Zhao is also very capable. He became the project chief engineer and now the second-in-command of the Mingzhou Group. He is gold and will shine wherever he goes." Liu Yong said.

"Well, I think so." Qin Tao was not modest, and after a few more pleasantries, he finally got to the point: "Director Liu, do you have anything important to do when you came to see me in such a hurry?"

"Mr. Qin, I heard that Lao Ba has several Tomahawk cruise missile wreckage and wants to exchange them with Mingzhou Group. We would like to ask you to hand over some of the wreckage to us." Liu Yong said.

"You? What project do you have? Long Sword-10?"

After all, Qin Tao is a shipbuilder and is familiar with carrier-based aircraft, but there are still deficiencies in other aspects, especially cruise missiles for land attacks. He only knows the Changjian-10, then the Changjian-100, and then the The long sword is -1000, but he has never heard of Donghai -10.

At this time, after hearing Liu Yong's words, he immediately thought of Chang Sword-10.

"No, it's Donghai-10. Mr. Qin, where have you heard of the name Changjian-10?" Liu Yong was a little curious: "When this missile was first developed, it was intended to be equipped with our shore-to-ship missile force. , to play the greatest role in a possible war, so it is named Donghai-10. However, in the past few years, the requirements of our superiors have changed, and our missile should be changed to medium and long-range precision strikes on the ground. "

Qin Tao then realized that it was still Long Sword -10, but the name had not been changed yet! No wonder in my own mind, domestic cruise missile research and development has not yet begun. According to many third-rate media, domestic cruise missile research and development began in 1999, because in a humiliating incident that year, one was obtained and not yet available. Exploding battle axe.

However, this is of course impossible. In fact, this cruise missile began to be developed in the early 1990s. The engine life assessment began in 1999, and it made its first flight in 2001.

However, Qin Tao really ignored it, and only now realized that there are already professional cruise missile research and development units in the country. Liu Yong in front of me is the chief designer of this project!

Of course, this is also because the domestic confidentiality work is so good that outsiders do not know the existence of this project.

so what? How should I choose?

Zhao Ling didn't speak, just looked at Qin Tao's handsome face. Qin Tao is only in his thirties now, which is the age when a man is most attractive to women. He is not only handsome, but also calm and decisive.

"Mr. Qin, are you having any difficulties?" Liu Yong asked curiously: "You should also know that over the years, Tomahawk cruise missiles have dominated every war. This weapon has become advanced military equipment and is used Zhang Zhong’s words are used to kick other people’s doors in. Our motherland must also have this kind of missile. Moreover, after having it, we can also equip the navy. The navy will definitely need this kind of cruise missile, whether it is a warship or a submarine. ”

"Yes, the Navy also has a demand, and Lao Ba also has a demand. I have promised Lao Ba that I will jointly conduct research and development with Lao Ba. Our Mingzhou Group will provide the funds, Lao Ba will provide the wreckage, and we will jointly form a design unit. After the research and development, the technology will be shared, and Lao Ba will also establish a production line in their country. So, Director Liu, we..."

Qin Tao really didn't expect that domestic aerospace institutions were also doing this kind of thing. He didn't count the Third Academy of Aerospace!