Great warships

Qin Tao stood next to Wu Shengli, and his heart was surging. He still remembered that when the first 052C destroyer was tested in sea trials, his father-in-law also boarded the ship with him. As a result, he accidentally discovered a large shark underwater. The things scared him away.

Now, a large number of monitoring equipment are deployed underwater at the Mingzhou Shipyard, and there are also many at the estuary. The big underwater sharks cannot get in at all. Besides, there are so many submarines guarding the outside, and the other party cannot You can't slip into the territorial waters of the motherland.

It is impossible for such a thing to happen again. The current motherland navy is not just offshore defense, it has made great strides towards the blue water navy. If the motherland navy wants to go out, it will naturally be able to defend its own sea areas.

"This 022-ton cruiser is still more comfortable." Wu Shengli said: "I remember that the first weapon ordered from Mingzhou Group was the missile boat, right? Now, those missile boats are a bit useless."

At the beginning, the Navy was still on the fast path of air-to-submarine, and there was an urgent need for advanced speedboats. Qin Tao built a catamaran missile boat, which immediately impressed the Navy, and then began to place large orders. The history of Mingzhou Group's warship construction also started from It started at that time.

However, the times are developing and progressing, and the once tall 022 no longer conforms to the navy's strategy.

At that time, it was still offshore defense. The 022 missile boat could rely on its own advantages to hide in the waves and approach the enemy, and launch a sudden attack. It was a game of offshore hide-and-seek. But now, the navy has developed into the ocean, and the 022 missile boat has a small displacement. , the internal space is small, and it cannot sail across the ocean at all.

"Yes, the 022 missile boat is somewhat outdated. Does the navy have any ideas?" Qin Tao asked.

"Can you give our navy some ideas?" Wu Shengli said, "Don't say smash it and sell it for scrap."

"Of course not. In fact, although the 022 missile boat is no longer suitable for ocean navigation, it still has a stage to display its skills." Qin Tao said: "For example, the southern sea area is very suitable."

The problem in the east is no longer a problem. We can take action whenever we want. There is no problem at all militarily, mainly in other aspects. But in the south, there are still many problems.

There are a large number of islands in the south. The navy needs to guard the islands and protect the safety of fishermen. However, if it relies on destroyers like the 052, the cost is quite high. You know, the 052 costs thousands of dollars to sail one nautical mile, while the 022 goes to sea once and comes back. , the cost is only ten thousand yuan.

022 does not need to be sealed. It can be placed in the southern seas to show its talents. In the south, there is no need to face powerful aircraft carrier formations. It only needs to face certain small countries. The most advanced warships of such small countries are the 054 level. , our own 022 is more than enough to deal with them.

At the beginning, the 022 was only equipped with the Eagle Strike 81 anti-ship missile. Now, it can be replaced by the Eagle Strike 82. This anti-ship missile has a range of more than 83 kilometers, which is more than enough to deal with existing threats, even the Eagle Strike can make a cameo appearance as a land attack cruise missile when needed.

The southern sea area is large and there are many places that need to be patrolled. There are 022s patrolling everywhere to ensure that they will not be left behind in any sea area. Wherever there is a situation, they will go there.

"Well, yes, the Navy thinks so too. Do you have any other ideas?"

"If there is anything else, it is to be handed over to the Coast Guard. It is more cost-effective to use it than the Navy. It is equipped with fire hoses and can definitely play a key role at critical moments."

While the two were chatting, 055's testing was continuing.

"Ten knots!"

"Fifteenth Festival!"

"Eighteenth Festival!"

"Twenty Festival!"

"Twenty-two Days!"

When the speed reached twenty-two knots, it finally stopped speeding up.

"The cruising speed indicator has been reached, the maximum cruising speed is 22 knots!" Li Pingfan said excitedly: "This warship has created a miracle!"

In the past, warships used diesel engines when cruising. This power is very fuel-efficient, but at the same time the output power is insufficient. Therefore, the cruising speed is only a dozen knots. Generally speaking, as long as it can reach 055 knots, it is considered good. But now , is the first warship in China to use full combustion power, and it also uses two gas turbines for cruising!

You know, on the 052, these two gas turbines are already the main power of the warship, allowing the warship to reach a speed of 30 knots. Now, these two gas turbines are used to drive a -ton engine, which can also reach a speed of knots. The second section fully reflects the advantages of gas turbines: high power and fast speed!

"Attention, check the conditions of each cabin and report any abnormalities immediately!"

Orders were issued one after another, and 055 was like an arrow off the string, racing wildly on the sea. Half an hour later, all tests in the various cruise stages were completed.

"Attention, we are now conducting a maximum speed test and preparing to start the No. 3 and No. 4 gas turbines!"

The most exciting time has arrived.

In warship testing, the first test is power. Although a lot of work has been done in the design stage, whether it can meet the design requirements depends on sea trials. In this regard, domestic power systems have never disappointed. Starting from 051, everyone is a speedster on the sea.

At the rear, the engine room was busy. No. 3 and No. 4 were successfully started one after another!

"Attention, prepare to merge!"

When the No. 3 and No. 4 gas turbines joined in, Qin Tao felt his body suddenly tremble, as if someone kicked him from behind. This warship suddenly felt like a sports car!

He hurried to help Wu Shengli, but Wu Shengli just waved his hand with a smile on his face: "Okay, okay, this power is good! A warship must look like a warship, then it can be called a real warship!"

The roar continues.

The four gas turbines work together, and the propeller at the tail rotates rapidly to push the warship forward. The bow splits the waves and moves forward proudly.

"Twenty-fifth day!"

"Twenty-eighth Festival!"

"Thirty Days!"

"Meet design specifications!"

Just because two units can run to 22 knots, it doesn't mean that four units can run to 44 knots. As the speed increases, the resistance is also increasing. Therefore, even though there are two more units with the same power, it only makes The speed increased from twenty-two knots to thirty knots, and the farther back, the harder it was to increase the speed.

However, thirty knots is already up to standard.

The hull moved forward steadily without any special wake at the rear, and the hull also withstood the test!

"Engine room report!"

"The turbine room reported that the noise and temperature are within tolerable range, and the four gas turbines are currently working normally!"

The monitoring data has also been transmitted to the bridge. On the noise, there is a green word of 85, and the temperature is 42 degrees.

Not to mention warships, even ordinary ships, the noise in the engine room is quite high. According to relevant standards, if it is an unattended engine room, it will be fine as long as it is not higher than 110 decibels. If the engine room is manned, then It cannot be higher than 90 decibels. Ships are all made of steel, and the noise will be inside the entire ship. When it reaches the wheelhouse, it cannot be higher than 65 decibels.

Now, the warship is sailing at full speed, the noise is still within a controllable range, but the temperature is a bit high.

"Attention, start the air conditioning system of the entire ship!"

For modern fully enclosed warships, there must be an air conditioning system inside. Otherwise, when performing missions in tropical areas, the interior of the warship will become a big oven, and no one can work in it for a long time.

Just now, the interior of the warship was only in ventilation mode. Now, it is switched to air conditioning mode!

Cold wind began to blow out from the vents above the head, especially the engine room. It was very hot there, and the cooling effect of the air conditioner was also very high. Soon, the temperature in the engine room dropped to below 30 degrees. “Inspect each cabin to determine whether the air conditioning system meets the needs.”

Even if it is a home decoration, problems may occur, let alone a 10,000-ton warship with so many cabins. What if one of the cabins is not installed in place?

Reports continued to come in, and each cabin was inspected. Finally, it was summarized: the air conditioners in all cabins were working normally!

After checking one item, put a check mark on it, and just like that, after checking one item after another, the day will pass.

Watching the sunset, Li Pingfan issued an order: "Attention, all ships, prepare to reduce to cruising speed, then turn around and return!"

"It's still full speed now, can you go full speed and full rudder?" Wu Shengli said.

"Yes." Li Pingfan issued the order again: "Attention in the engine room, continue to maintain full speed and prepare for full rudder operation."

Seen from the sky, the 055 million-ton cruise ship is very beautiful. Its hull is wide and long, and its superstructure is neat and beautiful. At this time, this warship is racing wildly on the sea, full of the charm of industry and electronic technology. Suddenly , the waves surged at the tail, the stern began to move to the right, the bow turned to the left, and drew a beautiful arc on the sea. The hull tilted to one side, which looked very spectacular.

A U-shaped wave was drawn on the sea, and the warship completed a 180-degree U-turn and headed back.

"Report, there is a satellite flying overhead."

"Satellite? It should have changed its orbit." Wu Shengli said: "If they change their orbit like this every day, the satellite will be scrapped soon. Tomorrow's sea trial can be changed to another time."

"Yes."

At first, when the construction of 055 just started, it did not cause much reaction from the outside world. However, as the hull continued to be built, the outside world finally saw that something was wrong. This warship was obviously larger than the 052! When it was launched into the water, the outside world knew that it was a -ton engine from the East!

And today, Dongfang’s 10,000-ton engine has begun sea trials! Judging from the fast pace of the East, the sea trial of this warship is already too late, but judging from the pace of the West, this warship is too advanced!

When the 055 was launched into the water, there was a sensation in the world. Countries began to express their intention to build a -ton cruiser. In the blink of an eye, Dongfang's -ton cruiser had already begun sea trials. What about the navies of other countries? what are you doing?

Their 10,000-ton cruise ship is still on paper. The worst situation in the South Kimchi Country is that their shipyards have all been wiped out, not to mention the construction of the 10,000-ton cruise ship. In the future, if they want to build warships, they will have to Look at the faces of American shipowners.

The sea trial of this warship once again caused a global sensation.

United Kingdom.

Benjamin held a model of the Type 83 destroyer and stood in front of a group of people: "Everyone, we can't wait any longer. Dongfang's -ton destroyer has already been tested at sea. Our -ton destroyer must be built as soon as possible. We still have To go to the East for free navigation, we must have similar warships!”

"If we don't build this kind of warship, we will be completely behind!"

"Everyone, warships are the dignity of our country! Think about how we dominated the world back then!"

"Your Excellency Benjamin, you are right, but we have no money." Finally, someone said: "Currently, Congress has just raised a sum of funds to fund the construction of the Queen-class aircraft carrier. Now, the most important task of the Navy is to Two Queen-class aircraft carriers have been built, and no one can make fun of us."

"Yes, we have tried our best to raise these funds. Funds for the construction of the Type 45 destroyer may not be guaranteed, so you must be mentally prepared."

The construction of Type 83 and even Type 45 destroyers will continue to be delayed because priority must be given to ensuring the construction of aircraft carriers!

"If there are not enough Type 45 destroyers, then our aircraft carriers are running naked! Congress must find a way to raise money to complete our naval projects! Can we not even compare with the East now?"

"Yes, it can't be compared. Because our warships are too expensive." A voice said coldly: "The cost of the Type 45 destroyer is as high as 10 billion pounds, which is hundreds of dollars more than the Arleigh Burke class with a full load displacement of tons. Twenty percent! And there are only two phased array radars. If the navy wants to expand its fleet, the best way is to order from the East. The price of the same warship sold by the East is only half of our cost."

"What a joke, we can't use Eastern warships! That would have a huge impact on our shipbuilding industry."

"Yes, so we have to reduce the scale. Even now, we have aroused the dissatisfaction of many environmentalists. They protest that we use the funds used for environmental protection to build warships."

Benjamin was speechless.

What about a powerful fleet? Their Queen-class aircraft carrier has not been completed yet. Even if it is completed, it still lacks carrier-based aircraft!

The biggest feature of Dongfang is that it is cheap! They can't compare to this, so they can't have the size of the Eastern Navy.

damn it! Benjamin clenched his fists.

Across the ocean.

Swift watched the warship in the video turning at full speed with mixed emotions.

Just this action shows that there is no problem with the hull and power. With the strength of the Orientals, as long as the hull and power are okay, wouldn't it be easy to defeat radars and missiles on it? Although this is the first one, it is already mature.

"This warship deserves a new name. What should we call a brigade?" An intelligence officer on the side frowned in thought.

NATO, headed by the Yankees, likes to give nicknames to the equipment of other countries. The Eastern warships started with 051. The Yankees first discovered it at the Dalian Shipyard, so they gave it the brigade commander level.

What does brigade mean?

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Dalian was not called Dalian for a long time. Because Lushun and Dalian were combined, it was called Luda. It was only changed to DL City in 81. In the s, Luda City was There is no problem with the naming.

Then came the 052. The Yankees were addicted to the name Lu. Because it was discovered in Huating, it was called the Luhu class.

However, from this point on, the naming rules of the Americans began to get confusing again. 051B was called the Luhai class, and 051C was called the Luzhou class. (These two models are not in the book.) By 052B, the Yankees called for the Luyang class, and then what?

It's probably because the Americans were having a hard time thinking about the name, so they simply didn't change it and just added a suffix at the end. For example, 052C was called Luyang II, and 052D was called Luyang III. The spirit of innovation was completely lost.

Now, it’s 055, what should we name it?

"Although the Orientals still call the 055 a destroyer, we should know that this is not a destroyer at all, but an out-and-out cruiser. Therefore, we cannot be fooled by the Orientals and use the nickname of this warship. The journey begins," Swift said.

The intelligence officer was worried about what to call the brigade. Of course it would be better if it was renamed.

"Okay, let's come up with a new name and let's follow the traditional practice." The intelligence officer said as he opened the dictionary and turned to a page at random.

That's right, just open the dictionary and turn a page at random. This is the way NATO names other countries. Although it is casual, it can still live up to its name in many cases. This time it is naturally the same, but it is China. dictionary.

Although he couldn't understand the Chinese characters above, he could read the pinyin.

"Come on, let me see what kind of new name they can give their warship, Renhai? Then let's call it this name!"

"Human Sea Class?" Swift nodded: "Let's call it this name. They will definitely have more than one warship, and they will build it in large numbers, just like the Human Sea."

I don’t know since when, Swift has been learning Eastern culture. If you want to defeat the East, you have to understand Eastern culture.

That’s how the name of the Renhai-class cruiser came. This name sounds very strange, but there are even more strange ones, such as the Master-class, the Bookstore-class, the Shuzhu-class, etc. Most people are not familiar with these. It's those various coast guard ships that suddenly appear.

Although the names are a bit weird, Americans like to do this, naming various equipment as if they are superior to others. Swift looked at the screen with mixed emotions: "This kind of human sea level, I guess it will be more popular in the future." Be our toughest opponent."

"Yes, there are more than a hundred hanging hair units, and they are all 850 mm. I don't know what big things will be placed in them."

Aircraft carriers are powerful, but they serve political purposes. Once an aircraft carrier is dispatched, it represents a country's attitude and an escalation of the situation. If you don't want conflicts to intensify, you can dispatch destroyers and escorts.

Dongfang's 055 can undertake this kind of mission.