Great warships

Chapter 1252 Have you heard of the Type 1160 aircraft carrier?
Alex returned to the Cochin Shipyard and immediately found the abandoned Vikramaditya, and went in to study it.

After Sunil heard that he had returned, he sent people to look for him three times, but he did not go back to report on his work. So Sunil came to the Cochin Shipyard in person.

"Alex, what on earth are you doing?"

"Sir Sunil, we have found a way to repair the aircraft carrier!" When Alex came out of the Vikramaditya, he was covered in oil, but his face was full of excitement.

"Really? What's the solution?" Sunil was also very happy.

I never thought that the claim would actually be successful, but repairing this aircraft carrier is a big problem and must be completed as soon as possible!
It would be great if Alex could come up with a solution. However, considering Alex's abnormal behavior in recent days, Sunil suddenly realized, "Do you want to use this aircraft carrier?"

"Yes, I have checked it. The middle section of this aircraft carrier is exactly the same as the middle section of our aircraft carrier. So, we can cut off the middle section of the Chaori Wang aircraft carrier and connect it to the Blue Sky Guardian aircraft carrier. This way, it will be repaired. This is the easiest way!"

"you sure?"

"I'm sure!" Alex was very excited. "Besides, we only need to hire the two cranes that installed the gantry crane for us last time to reinstall our gantry crane. This way, all the problems are solved!"

He did not mention this method last time, because if they wanted to save the aircraft carrier, they could only cut the gantry crane, which would make it useless. But now that they have decided to abandon the middle section of the Blue Sky Guardian aircraft carrier, they can cut this section, keep the gantry crane intact, and then reinstall it.

Even if some of the parts are deformed, Asan can solve it. There is nothing that can't be solved by a big hammer. If there is, just hit it a few more times.

In short, if they cannot rely on the East, they have to solve the problem. This is their bottom line.

"What about the cost?"

"We can do the cutting and welding ourselves. The cost is just some labor costs, which is nothing here." Alex said, "However, to be on the safe side, we need to find the Neva Design Bureau to do a plan demonstration for us. As long as there are no problems, we can start work."

"So what are you waiting for? Go to the Neva Design Bureau right away!"

It is already freezing in Russia, and the Neva Design Bureau in St. Petersburg is as cold as outside. Since the bureau is too poor, it cannot afford the heating bills, so it can only endure the cold in this winter.

However, when they heard that guests were coming, they lit a fireplace in the conference room. The firewood was burning vigorously, and the room had a hint of warmth.

"Mr. Sokolov, we have an important engineering demonstration project for you." Alex came in and got straight to the point: "We want to cut off the middle section of the Ultra Sun King and weld it to the damaged Blue Sky Guardian. Both of these aircraft carriers were designed by you, so you should know whether these two aircraft carriers can be docked."

"Of course." Sokolov nodded: "We can help with the argumentation, but our computer system is broken."

"broken?"

"Yes, last year, the computer was damaged due to overload. If we want to perform calculations for you, we need a completely new computer system. We applied for funding last fall, but until now, we have not received approval."

The purpose was obvious: to get money! Sokolov also knew that it was impossible to let the other party work for free, so he had already prepared the funds.

"How much is it?"

"Ten million dollars," Sokolov said.

Just to help with the argument, it would cost 10 million dollars! Alex frowned and said, "Mr. Sokolov, a computer costs about 10,000 dollars. With 10 million dollars, we can buy 1,000 computers."

"Mr. Alex, you are an expert, how can you say such layman's words?" Sokolov shook his head. "The computers we use to design ships must be specially configured graphics computers, which cost more than 40,000 US dollars. However, in the past one or two years, Bitcoin has become very popular, and a large number of graphics cards have been bought for mining, causing computer prices to soar. The computers we need have risen to 100,000 US dollars each."

“That won’t take a hundred.”

"But our computer room also needs to be renovated, and we also want to lay a dedicated fiber optic network, all of which cost money. Without money, we can't do anything."

Sokolov looked at Sokolov with expectation. Whether the Neva Design Bureau can get out of the predicament depends on the rich man Asan!
As long as Ah San nods, they can get 10 million US dollars, and their Neva Design Bureau will have funds. How many months have they not received salaries? Most of their outstanding talents have left.

However, Alex obviously won't be fooled.

"Without computers, I'm afraid we won't be able to continue designing. We are currently conceiving a super aircraft carrier with a displacement of 7.5 tons. This aircraft carrier will use electromagnetic catapults and a nuclear power system. If you need it, we can also give you the design drawings."

The meaning of this sentence is very clear: India has announced that it will build a super aircraft carrier with a displacement of 7.5 tons, and it will be named Vishar. If they want to build an aircraft carrier, the first thing they need to do is design it, and this design work can only be completed by Russia!
Britain has no experience in designing nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, France's only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has always been a joke, and due to the issue of the final payment for the Rafale fighter jets, it is impossible for the two sides to cooperate closely again.

The United States is even more uncertain. Who can they rely on?
"You're going to give us the aircraft carrier design drawings for free?" Alex asked. Of course he wouldn't be fooled and had to ask clearly first.

"Of course, it's free, and if you can help us solve the problem of purchasing computers, we can give you the nuclear reactor design drawings."

If it is just to prove whether cutting and welding an aircraft carrier is successful, it is definitely not worth 10 million. But it is a different story if the nuclear reactor design is added!

India has long boasted that it would build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, but it has not even figured out the nuclear reactor of a submarine, let alone build a nuclear reactor with greater thermal power for an aircraft carrier.

The Russians, on the other hand, had suitable nuclear reactors for aircraft carriers. When they were building the Ulyanovsk, the nuclear reactors were assembled in the factory, and they were a modified version of the Kirov nuclear reactor.

Although there are many problems with the Kirov, after so many years, if modern technology is used to improve it, this nuclear reactor will definitely be made mature.

Alex was tempted, but he still didn't nod immediately: "I want to know, if you design an aircraft carrier for us, how long will it take? With your current capabilities, can you design it?"

Alex knew very well how the Neva Design Bureau had declined, but he still didn't believe that they could complete the design of an aircraft carrier.

Having been cheated many times, Asan has begun to be cautious.

"This was originally a secret, but since you are interested, let's take out the design drawings and show them to you." Sokolov looked at his assistant and said, "Bring over some drawings of Project 1160 and show them to our guests."

Speaking of the Russian aircraft carriers or heavy aircraft carrier cruisers, many people will think of the Kiev class. The internal code name of this class is 1143. However, few people know that before developing this model, the Russians also had the 1153 project and the 1160 project!

After the American Enterprise entered service, the Russians were inspired and decided to develop a similar aircraft carrier, thus starting the 1160 project.

Although this project was started in the 323s and 75s, this aircraft carrier is the most powerful of all the Russian designs. It is meters long and meters wide, has three elevators and three catapults, and its full load displacement is between and tons.

Such a large aircraft carrier requires four nuclear reactors and can carry seventy carrier-based aircraft. According to the plan of the Russian Navy, it is a perfect match for the advanced enterprise-level aircraft carrier.

However, the Russian top brass didn't like it.

There was no reason, they just didn't like it, so the Russian Navy had to settle for the second best and made the 1153, with the displacement reduced to tons, the number of catapults reduced to two, and the number of nuclear reactors reduced to two. Even so, it still did not get the approval of its superiors.

The biggest problem was Ustinov. He was a staunch missile supporter and never thought that aircraft carriers were of any use. He loved submarines and playing with missiles every day. As a result, this project was still rejected. The Russians only started tinkering with their real nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Ulyanovsk, after his death, but it was too late.

However, the design at that time had already entered the detailed design stage. It can be said that the drawings could be sent to the Black Sea Shipyard for construction. Now it is just the right time to take it out. Even if the Neva Design Bureau has no talent, it can continue to survive by relying on archaeology.

Now, the design of the 1160 aircraft carrier can fully meet the needs of India.

"The aircraft carrier is 323 meters long, with two catapults on the bow and one on the angled deck." Sokolov opened the design drawing and introduced it to Alex. Alex opened his eyes wide and looked at the yellowed drawing in disbelief.

"Not bad, not bad, really good, how many drawings are there for this design?"

“There are two warehouses where all the drawings were drawn up back then, but now, the drawings need to be entered into the computer, so we have to update the computer system.”

"Okay, no problem!" Alex nodded. "We will definitely meet your needs, but we hope to get all these drawings after the computer is updated!"

After that, he added: "It's free."

Sokolov was only talking about the design drawings of the nuclear reactor, but Alex was certainly not satisfied. He wanted the design drawings of the entire aircraft carrier. With these drawings, they could start building a 75,000-ton aircraft carrier!

"The blueprints can be given to you for free, but during the design phase of our aircraft carrier, we also installed anti-ship missile launchers on the front row, so it needs to be modified. You need to pay for the cost of this modification."

"Okay, no problem." Alex nodded: "Can I take this blueprint away?"

"can."

Alex took the blueprints and hurried back to China, this time he went straight to see Sunil.

Looking at the yellowed drawings, Sunil was filled with emotion: "I never thought that the Russians designed such a modern warship in the 1960s and 1970s. However, they only designed it on paper and did not start construction."

"Yes, I have also inquired through the intelligence department. The Russians did have this plan and did a lot of work back then. In other words, the blueprints for this aircraft carrier are complete."

Sunil nodded. "It seems that we have the design of our 75,000-ton aircraft carrier. What do you think? Should we continue to repair the current aircraft carrier or start building a new one?"

Oriental, Minnesota Group.

"Boss Qin, the Neva Design Bureau did not introduce according to our arrangement. They hid their own goods!" Xu Zhengyang said angrily: "They showed Ah San their design of the Type 1160 aircraft carrier. This is an aircraft carrier with a full load displacement of tons, which is exactly what Ah San needs. If Ah San likes it, he may not modify the Blue Sky Guardian!"

Xu Zhengyang was very angry. The Neva Design Bureau actually dared not to follow their instructions and even wanted to provide India with aircraft carrier design drawings!

Qin Tao smiled and said, "This is normal. After all, the Neva Design Bureau is in a difficult situation right now. They still want to make more money from Ah San. As for Ah San's interest, it doesn't matter. Can a design from 30 years ago meet current needs?"

Project 1160 started in the s. The Neva Design Bureau invested a lot of energy in this project and designed the aircraft carrier perfectly, but it was a design from the s after all!

It is the new century now. Technology has developed rapidly over the years, and many of the original designs are outdated.

Not to mention anything else, just ventilation, lighting, fire protection and other things have undergone major changes, they must be modified, not to mention that there are many key ones, such as radar, combat command system, and catapult.

There are so many things to change. Can Neva Design Bureau handle it with its current technical capabilities?

"Boss Qin, according to our plan, we want India to spend more money on repairing the Blue Sky Guardian, so that the Indian Navy will have no funds to develop. If they don't repair this aircraft carrier, they will have money to build a new one. In my opinion, it is better to set fire to all those design drawings!"

Qin Tao smiled and said, "The Indians haven't built the shipyard yet, so how can they start building a new aircraft carrier? They know that it will take three to five years to build a shipyard. If they want to have an aircraft carrier as soon as possible, they have to build the Blue Sky Guardian. You, don't be so violent and set fires at every turn. Russia is our best friend, how can we stab them in the back?"

Xu Zhengyang didn't say anything. Since President Qin has confidence, that's good.

Almost at the same time, Sunil was still talking to Alex.

"Yes, it would be great if we could start building a new one right away, but do we have the ability to do so? Our shipyard is not yet completed. According to the construction schedule there, the most optimistic estimate is that it will take another two years to complete. If we encounter difficulties, it may take three or four years. And it will probably take more than five years for us to build a new aircraft carrier."

If the navy can wait, then it can naturally build new ones. If it cannot wait, it should first change the current ones, after all, this one is faster.

Sunil was silent for a while before he nodded reluctantly.

Yes, it takes too much time to build new ones, and their navy can’t wait any longer.

It has been an eventful time recently.

The sinking of the Davidic frigate shows that the Davidic air defense missiles are indeed unreliable. Recently, Pakistan's destroyer has performed its unique skills again, and the Indian Navy has felt a lot of pressure.

Since the escort ships are not effective, they will have to rely more on aircraft carriers. Aircraft carrier-based aircraft can launch attacks on the enemy and protect their own fleet. It is their last trump card.

Of course, the development of a new destroyer is also imminent.

"We will complete the allocation of 10 million US dollars as soon as possible and hand it over to the Neva Design Bureau to complete these tasks as soon as possible. At the same time, we also need the help of the Neva Design Bureau in the design of our 10,000-ton destroyer."

That year, when Dongfang's 055 came out of nowhere, there was a craze for -ton destroyers around the world. However, it was obvious that everyone was just talking big and shouting slogans without really planning to develop them.

Asan just shouted slogans, but now, they found that this matter was imminent.

The Kolkata class is already outdated before it is put into service. They need a new generation of destroyers. Since they are all going to build them, they might as well build more than 10,000 tons! They must have advanced air defense missiles, advanced radars, advanced power, etc.

After looking around, it seems that the Russians are more reliable.

"it is good."

So, a few days later, Alex came to the Neva Design Bureau again.

"As long as the funds are in place, we will immediately purchase Loongson computers, and then decorate and build the network. Please rest assured that within half a month, we will start the docking project demonstration and come up with a complete plan for you!" Sokolov promised, patting his chest.

"Really? That's great!" Alex nodded. "By the way, we also need the design drawings of that aircraft carrier. Please revise them as soon as possible and give them to us."

"Of course there is no problem. After the demonstration work is completed, we will input the design drawings of the aircraft carrier into the computer and then make improvements. Please rest assured that our Neva Design Bureau is the most experienced." Sokolov continued to assure.

"In fact, once this design is out, not only can you use it, we will also use it ourselves. After all, we also want to build our own aircraft carrier."

The Russians also want to build it, so the design of the aircraft carrier must be improved. This will give India peace of mind.

"Also, we want a 10,000-ton destroyer."

"That's fine. How about we use the Glory-class hull to modify it?"

The Russians have a ready-made one here. The Glory class still uses gas turbines as its power, which is just right. The hull is retained, and all the internal equipment is replaced with new ones. Those vertical launch missiles are installed, and four-sided phased array radars are installed. The Glory class is the most powerful one!

"it is good."

"We will definitely charge for the design of this 10,000-ton battleship, but don't worry, the fee is definitely not expensive, only one-third of the price of similar designs in the West."

(End of this chapter)