Great warships

Chapter 1223: If Ah San has it, France will have it
The glorious tradition of Asan has spread all over the world. Almost everyone knows that Asan never pays the balance when buying things. Therefore, the solution is very simple. Just let Asan pay the full amount.

If Ah San doesn't pay the full amount, then I will give him the technology in proportion to the amount of money he pays, and that's all.

Alex knew that this should be a solution that both parties could accept. He had no other choice but to buy some of the technology first. What should he buy?

"Let's buy the linear motor technology first. After that, we can make a few modules ourselves and see how effective it is." Raja said. He is an electric motor expert. In his eyes, the motor technology is the most important. Moreover, the motor is directly responsible for the ejection, and other systems are responsible for serving the motor. So the linear motor must be the first.

"Okay, let's buy a linear motor first!"

Asan once again generously spent 2.5 million US dollars in exchange for the information on linear motors, and then happily took the information back. When they left, Volkov also ran to find Nikolai to report.

"Sir Nicholas, we got 250 million US dollars. A full 250 million US dollars!"

"Well, I'll leave you 10 million dollars as funding, and I'll give the rest."

"Yes."

They didn't think it was too little, after all, they were just errand boys, and they also got the technology at the same time so they could start research!
With 240 million US dollars, Nicholas set out for the Minnesota Group.

"Qin, I really don't know how to thank you. You not only gave us the technology, but also brought us a lot of profits!" Nicholas was very excited when he saw Qin Tao: "We only need to keep 40 million of this money, and the rest is yours."

"No, according to our agreement, we will split it in half."

"How can that be possible? We didn't contribute much, and it's already very good that we can get this technology."

"We have always done business in half." Qin Tao said, "It is the same now. Just give me half."

Nicholas thought for a moment: "In that case, let's use our half to order warships from your Mingzhou Group! With 120 million, we should be able to order a destroyer, right?"

"No, this is just the beginning. You will get about 500 million."

After Asan brings the technology back, he will definitely be excited if he finds that he can make it according to the information and it seems to be usable. Then he will come to buy the remaining technology. In this way, the entire contract of one billion US dollars will go into Nikola's pocket.

"Yes, 500 million. With this money, we can build another aircraft carrier!"

"Nicholas, you have no right to use this money. I suggest you hand it over."

Nicholas suddenly realized how timely Qin Tao's reminder was. Although he earned the money, he absolutely could not control it by himself, otherwise he would end up badly.

Nicholas nodded: "Okay, Qin, I understand. I don't know how much the boss will leave for our navy."

"It shouldn't be too much, but half is enough. After so many incidents, your domestic shipbuilding industry should give up the desire to build warships. You can use this money to order advanced warships from us. Of course, you can also choose to purchase carrier-based aircraft from us."

Nicholas nodded: "Carrier-based aircraft, we want to purchase carrier-based aircraft!"

While Nicholas and Qin Tao were discussing how to spend the ill-gotten gains, Asan had already started processing the first linear motor module with great interest.

"No, the accuracy is not up to standard!"

"No, it's still junk!"

After several processing steps, they sadly discovered that they were simply unable to produce qualified products because the precision was too poor!
How to do?
"It seems that we can only ask the French for help. Their processing technology is advanced enough!"

"it is good."

French TT company.

"Mr. Raja, it's great that you came to our company to seek cooperation. Our company has been established for hundreds of years and has rich experience and mature production technology." The company's receptionist Mesag smiled and said, "No matter what kind of motor, as long as there is a drawing, we can produce it."

"We just need a few parts for the motor."

"Everyone, I want to remind you that the production of electric motors is very complicated and has very high requirements. If you only order a few parts from us and assemble them yourself, you probably won't be able to achieve the designed performance. The German tank diesel engine is an example."

The Indians are rich and want the best of everything. They wanted to use the German diesel engine for their own Arjun tank. However, after they installed the parts of the diesel engine that originally output 1500 horsepower, it was already quite good if it could output 1200 horsepower.

Asan's assembly ability is very poor.

Asan was aware of this, but he could not say it normally, otherwise Asan would refute him angrily. But now, hearing Mesag say this, Raja hesitated.

Indeed, if we only purchase a few key parts, there is still a possibility that something might go wrong when we install them back. Why not produce them all here?

"Don't worry, we'll give you the lowest price, even if you only produce one. If you produce ten, we can give you an extra one."

"Okay, then make ten."

Raja knew that time was precious and they must not delay, after all, the aircraft carrier that was taking a zigzag route at sea was still waiting.

"Also, we have limited funds right now, so we can only pay you 20% of the deposit at most."

"That's fine, but you need to give us the remaining eight percent when you deliver the goods."

"it is good."

There is no need to say a lot of things, everyone knows about Dassault. You can pay a deposit first, but the remaining balance must be paid upon delivery.

Since the production was to be commissioned from the French, the only option was to hand over the drawings to them. Thus, the drawings that Ah San had spent 250 million US dollars to buy easily fell into the hands of the French.

The French were almost delighted to death.

"The drawings are incomplete. Asan still removed some circuits that they can produce from the drawings. However, this is not difficult for us. We can easily complete them." Mesag reported excitedly.

The conference room was filled with people, half of whom were in navy uniforms.

"Really? That's great. With these drawings, we can produce electromagnetic catapults!"

"Mr. Chapelon, you are too naive. How is this possible? The linear motor is only part of the electromagnetic catapult, and it is the simplest part. The electromagnetic catapult is complex and has three other major systems."

"I know that India only bought a quarter of the technology, but as long as India gets the linear motors we produce, it will definitely buy the rest of the technology without hesitation. I also know that they will definitely not be able to produce it themselves, and they will have to ask us for help at that time."

"That's right, they will definitely ask us for help! By then, we will have complete electromagnetic catapult technology, we won't have to depend on the Americans anymore, and we will also have a place for our second aircraft carrier!"

France used to have two aircraft carriers, but now, only the Charles de Gaulle is left. This small aircraft carrier of 40,000 tons is no longer ranked among the top five in the world, and may soon not even be among the top ten!
Therefore, the French have also started the development of the next aircraft carrier in full swing. The displacement of this aircraft carrier must be large, at least 70,000 to 80,000 tons, so as to avoid embarrassment when it is sailed out. At the same time, this aircraft carrier must also have a catapult, and it must be an electromagnetic catapult!

The steam catapult used by the Charles de Gaulle was purchased from the United States. Should the electromagnetic catapult for the next ship also be purchased? The problem is that the United States has not yet developed it.

They developed it themselves?

When it comes to technology, France certainly has it, but research and development costs money. France has high labor costs and its research and development budget remains high. It cannot spread the costs through mass production of fighter jets, and it will definitely lose money if it develops something like an electromagnetic catapult on its own.

They were worried because they couldn’t buy it and it wasn’t cost-effective to develop it themselves, but then Asan offered it to them. They welcomed it, Asan was really their good brother!
"That's right, our French navy is the most powerful! We also want to have the most advanced aircraft carrier in the world!"

Everyone is full of hope for the future.

Asan was also full of hope. TT was indeed the best motor manufacturer in the world. After they placed the order, two modules were produced for them in just one week!

After getting the module, Asan could no longer suppress his excitement and officially announced it to the world.

"We, India, have decided to develop our own electromagnetic catapult. Our future aircraft carriers will have electromagnetic catapults in full use! Currently, we are already manufacturing samples and will be able to test them soon. This electromagnetic catapult will be the most advanced in the world!"

In the video, a huge module is placed in front of the Asan technicians.

USA, Newport News Shipyard, ship repair dock, deck shed of USS Kennedy.

Sulichi looked at the electromagnetic catapult module on the screen with complicated eyes. That was the most advanced electromagnetic catapult module that Asan showed off.

For some reason, he had a familiar feeling. When he looked up at the construction site, he suddenly realized: How come the electromagnetic catapult module of the Indians is exactly the same as his own?
It is absolutely impossible for India to obtain General Atomics' electromagnetic catapult technology. India's technology comes from Russia, and Russia's technology comes from the East. Did the Orientals steal our technology?
Yes, that must be the case!

Sulichi stood up angrily: "I'm going to expose the Oriental conspiracy! The Orientals shamelessly plagiarized our electromagnetic catapult technology!"

"Mr. Sulich, do you want the whole world to laugh at us?" Bartz's voice rang out.

"How come they are our joke? This is clearly the shamelessness of Oriental people!"

"The shameless Orientals stole our technology, equipped it on aircraft carriers, and sold it to India. Finally, we discovered it, and we are still experimenting, repeatedly experimenting?"

Suliqi reacted and said, yes, others plagiarized their technology, and then they succeeded while they haven't, this is unacceptable!

"Then let's..."

"Speed ​​up and make our electromagnetic catapult a success as soon as possible!"

"Ok."

"By the way, I heard that the French have also obtained the relevant technology, so don't dream of making money by selling electromagnetic catapults to the French, but the British may still be able to do so."

The electromagnetic catapult, which cost a huge amount of money to develop, is not only for self-use, but also needs to be sold. Moreover, it can be sold at a high price, just like when the steam catapult was sold to the French.

But now, the French actually have their own!

Suliqi's mood was extremely complicated. Was the technology of electromagnetic catapults spreading so fast? The world was becoming more and more chaotic!
Tomsk State University.

"Mr. Alex, why are you back so soon?"

"Yes, let's talk about the purchase of the next few subsystem technologies. We are currently raising funds. Once we have raised enough, we will give it to you all at once. Can you give us the technology first?"

"Sorry, you have to raise money first. We will give you the technology based on how much money you raise," said Volkov.

Are you kidding me? I'll give you the technology first. You're trying to get something for nothing again!

"We are serious, I swear on my life!"

"I'm sorry, your life is not worth that much money." Volkov said with a smile, "Our lives are not worth that much money either. We can't help you. But you can come and see us. We are already making the first scaled model of the electromagnetic catapult."

So, in the laboratory of the National University, Alex saw the model of the electromagnetic catapult with his own eyes. It was not a model that could only be viewed, but one that could be used. When Volkov closed the switch, the aircraft model on it whooshed out.

Alex was overwhelmed with emotion. Why didn't they make a model first? However, they only had a part of it and couldn't make a model. But now it looked like Damao should have mastered the complete technology.

"Okay, we'll use another 250 million US dollars in exchange for the technical data of the control system."

"Control system? This system is not important. For the electromagnetic catapult, the energy storage system is more important. Flywheel energy storage is commonly used now. Don't underestimate this simple wheel. Ordinary materials can't withstand centrifugal force. Our technical data has a complete design plan. Just think about it, if there is not enough energy, the electromagnetic catapult cannot be driven."

"That's right, then let's purchase information on the energy storage system." Alex nodded.

The energy storage system has a simple structure. It simply uses a motor to rotate the flywheel to store energy in the flywheel. When needed, the flywheel drives the motor to reverse and release the energy, just like a simple inertial car.

However, the flywheel rotates at high speeds, and the materials required are quite advanced. The various technologies used in it may look simple, but they are actually high-tech.

Alex was persuaded, so he went to Damao for the second time and bought the information about the energy storage system. Raja, who was debugging the linear motor module, took a quick look and shook his head, "No, we can't make this material ourselves. When the speed reaches half, it may collapse due to centrifugal force."

"What should I do?"

"Let's find the French. France should be able to produce this material."

So, the French got the information about the flywheel energy storage system again, and this time handed it over to a famous French material research and development company. It took several months to develop this special material and ensure that its performance met the standards.

The French are very happy. Seeing that the electromagnetic catapult technology is being gradually mastered, they are also going to have this advanced technology!

Not only can they use it for themselves, but they can also export it. Look at the Mingzhou Group in the East, which has made so much money by selling warships. We can do it too!

Oriental, Minnesota Group.

"Brother Tao, now that the Indians and the French have obtained those technologies, will they really be able to develop an electromagnetic catapult?" Zhao Ling asked worriedly.

This is a bit like playing with fire. What if you are not careful and a fire really starts that cannot be put out?
"How can they possibly master a technology that even the Americans can't? The pit of medium-voltage AC routes won't be filled even in another ten years." Qin Tao was very sure.

This is completely a mistake in technical route. Only our own technical route is correct, and others cannot learn it. After all, we use direct current because we have a large amount of direct current transmission technology in our country.

In the fields of UHV power transmission and DC power transmission, our standards are the world standards!

Foreign countries don't do it because they don't need to. After all, Western countries are generally small and don't need too advanced technology. It's different here. Transmitting electricity from west to east requires transportation of thousands of kilometers. The higher the voltage, the smaller the loss. DC has less inductive reactance than AC, which further improves the transmission efficiency.

So, we are the most professional in this area. If Americans can't do it, we can do it easily!
"Among these technologies, the control system is the most complicated, and it is what the Americans have never been able to figure out. We will finally hand this technology over to them, so that after they have spent all their money, they will find that each subsystem can work, but problems will arise when they are integrated, and they will not be able to solve them." Qin Tao continued.

If India bought the control system technology first, then found that it couldn't work, and went to the French, and they still couldn't work it out, then maybe they would stop spending money and just work on the technology first.

We must make them spend all their money, sell them American technology, and make them have the same headache as the Americans!
This trick was so much fun that even Qin Tao felt a little complacent about it.

"By the way, we got another unexpected fortune this time. How should we spend it?"

Having too much money is also a problem. You have to worry about how to spend it. Qin Tao smiled and said, "That's easy. Let's..."

At this moment, Xu Zhengyang walked in: "Boss Qin, I just received news from Loongson that our chip production capacity may be oversupplied."

(End of this chapter)