Great warships

Chapter 888 It’s better to be yellow, buy fighters from our east

There must always be a purpose in doing things. No matter how good Qin Tao's relationship with Da Mao is, there must be benefits. Qin Tao can't say that he is causing trouble for Sukhoi, but he has to say that he is digging holes for Ah San.

In this way, it makes sense.

"Ah San has caused a lot of trouble for your canal project, and now you have to report it back. Of course, this is no problem. I will help promote it in the future. I will make a lot of money for Ah San."

Qin Tao shook his head: "Nicholas, you are in the navy, so you are not suitable to come forward. It is enough to have the relationship between Mikoyan Design Bureau and Ah San."

During the period of the Red Empire, the Mikoyan Design Bureau exported a large number of fighters to Ah San, and even Ah San had a MiG-29 production line. Therefore, Mikoyan Design Bureau approached Ah San for joint research and development, and it was easier to gain Ah San's trust.

If Nicholas went, Ah San would be suspicious, after all, Nicholas had a better relationship with Dongfang.

At this time, after hearing Qin Tao's words, Nicholas nodded: "That's right, what you said is right, I don't care. Tell me, if the MiG 1.44 is really successfully built, can it go on our aircraft carrier?"

Although their aircraft carrier is still in a deserted state, they have just been equipped with carrier-based aircraft, and they are reluctant to carry out training, but they also have ideals. They know that the third-generation aircraft cannot meet the needs of future wars. They must have stealth four Generation machine.

It is too difficult to purchase directly from the East, so I can only manufacture it myself. Now, if the MiG 1.44 project is completed, can it be used on an aircraft carrier?

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, of course, it is necessary!"

Lao Maozi has never specially developed carrier-based fixed-wing fighter jets. The Yak-38 that takes off and lands vertically is not counted. Fighter fighters have been improved in the past, so if they want to start the MiG 33 project now, they are also full of expectations, hoping that this aircraft can be on the ship.

In contrast, the Sukhoi Design Bureau's stealth machine is actually more suitable. After all, it just flattened the Su-27, and it can be modified in the same way as the Su-33.

However, Qin Tao did not support this plan, otherwise the Navy would support the Sukhoi Design Bureau, and the Mikoyan Design Bureau would still be in jeopardy.

It is necessary to support the Mikoyan Design Bureau, and the Sukhoi Design Bureau cannot be the only one.

"Qin, why are you so sure?" Nicholas was curious.

"Because in the future, we will also have carrier-based aircraft with similar shapes on board. We can, and of course you can too. However, this is still a secret, so I can't tell you too much. You are my friend, so I will say this of."

Nicholas was moved for a moment.

What Qin Tao said was of course that the J-[-] was on board. The relevant domestic units are already engaged in research and development, and it has been proved that there is no problem in boarding the ship. more and more abundant.

As long as you board the ship in the future, it will definitely be discovered by the outside world. This secret cannot be hidden. Now that I have told Nikolai in advance, I can also let Nikolai know that no matter how the situation changes, we are all good friends, good friends forever , Qin Tao will tell him a lot of what should be said and what should not be said.

Looking at Nicholas' expression, Qin Tao knew that his goal had been achieved.

"Our navy also needs stealth aircraft. It seems that the navy has to support the project of the Mikoyan Design Bureau." Nikolai made up his mind.

The news reached the Sukhoi Design Bureau, and Simonov became angry immediately.

"This President Qin, who had such a good relationship with us at the beginning, turned around to help Mikoyan Design Bureau, and still use the plan he gave us at the beginning! Find Ah San to invest, hmph, they think Ah San's money is so easy to cheat ?"

The Sukhoi Design Bureau is also working on stealth machines. At first, it cooperated with 601 Institute, but it didn't take long for it to dislike 601 Institute. When it was looking for Qin Tao, Qin Tao proposed the idea of ​​looking for Ah San to invest.

They looked for it at that time, but Ah San didn't agree at all. Ah San is rich, but he can't be cheated again and again.

"President Qin gave the Mikoyan Design Bureau an idea to take the road of joint development, share technology, and allow Ah San to produce or even export it himself. The model is similar to that of the Eastern Xiaolong fighter."

"Produce it yourself and export it? Who would dare to buy the plane produced by Ah San? They will become a widow manufacturing machine just by repairing the plane." Simonov said angrily: "This is simply impossible! Wait, wait, They shouldn't have planned to lie to Ah San from the beginning, right?"

"That's right, it's very possible!"

"Hmph, their Mikoyan Design Bureau can do it, so can we. Ah San should know that now we, Sukhoi, are the most powerful, and only we can complete the research and development of this kind of aircraft." An assistant said with a dark face: "Simonov Sir, I am going to New Delhi at once!"

"No, it can't." Simonov shook his head: "Now, our T-50 is trying to get investment from the military. At this critical moment, if we go to Ah San for cooperation, the military may not give it to you." We allocated money."

Although the MiG 1.44 has made its maiden flight, it has many problems, especially its lack of stealth capability. Therefore, it is not favored by the military. Their Sukhoi Design Bureau's plan should be the easiest to get the approval of the superior, so as to win the superior's approval invest.

Therefore, the Mikoyan Design Bureau can play those tricks and fool Ah San's investment, but they can't. Once they cooperate with the outside world, they will lose their secrets.Leaving aside the 601 Institute, T-50 has only one research and development unit, and now they can no longer provoke disputes.

"Then we just endure it?"

"Of course not, I'll go find Mr. Qin!" Simonov's eyes were gloomy.

Although Simonov was annoyed, when he saw Qin Tao at Nicholas' mansion the next day, Simonov was all smiles.

"Mr. Qin, I heard that you are coming to Moscow. Why didn't you notify me in advance? I will arrange the itinerary for you without letting you spend a penny." Simonov held Qin Tao's hand: "You are our Sukhoi An old friend from the Design Bureau, ten years ago, when you purchased fighter jets, you gave up Mikoyan products and chose our Su-27, and our great friendship started from that time until now.”

"That's right, our friendship will last forever." Qin Tao said, "Come in and sit down, what's the matter?"

Nicholas went to work early in the morning. It is probably the matter of the female alcoholic last night. It needs to be investigated in detail. The mansion is very quiet.

"Mr. Qin, you also supported us in the development of stealth aircraft at the beginning, and you also proposed to let the 601 Institute cooperate with us in research and development. Later, when we met at the air show, you still support us very much. Now? Have you changed your attitude towards stealth aircraft? Our attitude?"

"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "I have always supported you spiritually."

No wonder the Mikoyan Design Bureau can’t compete with Sukhoi. They still have traitors inside. No matter what decision they make, the Sukhoi Design Bureau will know it clearly. How can this be done?
"President Qin, do you also support the Mikoyan Design Bureau?"

Qin Tao did not hesitate: "Of course."

certainly?President Qin actually admitted it?

"Whether it is the Mikoyan Design Bureau or the Sukhoi Design Bureau, they are the best organizations in Da Mao. I passed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau with Nicholas last night, and went in for a stroll. Then, I saw their general manager. Master Smetanikov is pointing a gun at his own mouth, how can I bear the once glorious Mikoyan Design Bureau to be reduced to this point." Qin Tao said: "Even if you are an opponent, you will Do you have the heart to watch such a scene happen? This is the tragedy of the entire era."

Simonov was surprised: "Smetanikov is going to commit suicide?"

"That's right, because there is no project, because there is no salary." Qin Tao said: "Although you have been fighting openly and secretly for many years, I think, I'm afraid you don't want to see this scene either? Mr. Simonov, you should listen Have you ever heard the story between Coca-Cola and Pepsi?"

Simonov nodded: "I understand, Mr. Qin, but we are too stubborn."

"Only one strong company is not really strong. Only when all institutions are as strong as in the Red Empire period and form a good competition mechanism can you be considered to have returned to the peak period of the past. Of course, this requires a lot of hard work. I just I helped you when I needed it, and it was just to provide some suggestions. These suggestions were given to you at the beginning, and there is no need for you to make such a strong reaction. Come to me and ask my teacher for your crimes, right?"

Simonov was a little embarrassed: "Of course not, Mr. Qin, you misunderstood, why did we come to ask you to blame, I just came to visit you."

"Well, how is the development of your fourth-generation stealth machine?" Qin Tao said: "Although I have given some ideas to the Mikoyan Design Bureau, it probably won't affect you, right? Is your prototype Is it time to test fly?"

Simonov nodded: "Well, of course we are progressing faster than the Mikoyan Design Bureau. The prototype is under construction. We will definitely complete the research and development first and finalize the equipment for the troops."

"The fourth-generation aircraft requires a lot of new technologies, especially electronic equipment. If you don't have a phased array radar, you can't go out to meet people. If you have needs in these areas, you can come to us and we can help you To provide advanced technology, in terms of shipboard radar, we have provided some components of phased array radar." Qin Tao said.

"Well, these are the affairs of our supporting factory. If they need it, they will come to you to purchase it." Simonov has heard about it for a long time. Set of airborne radar components, their prototypes don't have to worry about avionics.

"When you were building the Su-27, it was dragged down by radar. I hope this brand new fourth-generation aircraft will not be dragged down by radar." Qin Tao said: "There are other technologies, such as cockpit head-up display and liquid crystal display. And so on, you can also come to us to purchase.”

Fighter HUDs in developed countries have already transitioned to Diffraction HUDs, which are large in size and still green. Old Maozi’s Su 57 began to rely on purchasing French Diffraction HUDs. Later, France stopped selling them and replaced them with the old Refraction HUDs. , as long as it can be used anyway, they don't care so much.

Now Qin Tao hopes that they can cooperate more with Dongfang. After all, both parties have the same interests, and there will be no situation where they will not sell them parts.

"Thank you, Mr. Qin." Simonov nodded.

Regardless of whether to purchase or not, Mr. Qin is indeed considering them, and this statement is enough.

"Production generation, test flight generation, pre-research generation." Qin Tao continued: "This is the correct law of aviation research. Since your fourth-generation stealth aircraft is about to test flight, the research and development of the next generation aircraft has already begun. ? In this regard, don’t fall behind.”

The shadow of the Baidi space plane appeared in front of Simonov's eyes. Its appearance was sci-fi, and it looked unbelievable that it was a product that could be made by earth science and technology. They had never dabbled in such a level of aircraft.

Hearing what Qin Tao said at this time, he was a little embarrassed: "At present, our energy is limited, and we can only complete the research and development of ordinary fourth-generation aircraft. As for more advanced aerospace aircraft, we need to wait until later."

Qin Tao shook his head: "How can this be done? You will be left behind! Your Sukhoi Design Bureau is the most important design bureau in Damao, and it is also in the best economic situation. At this time, you must show your responsibility. .”

Xu Zhengyang on the side didn't speak, but his heart was like a bright mirror. Mr. Qin was fooling around like this, of course he hoped that the Sukhoi Design Bureau would waste a lot of money on a non-existent project, so that the Sukhoi Design Bureau would be devastated.

What about Mikoyan, Sukhoi, these design bureaus are all closed down. In the future, Da Mao needs fighters, just buy them from our east. If you don’t have funds, you can also exchange resources, coal, oil, wood, whatever you want .

At this moment, Xu Zhengyang's cell phone vibrated again. He took it out and looked, with joy on his face: "Mr. Qin, the canal on the Siam side is finally going to be connected, and you are invited to attend the completion ceremony."

Through?
Qin Tao's face was also bursting with excitement: "It's great to complete the task ahead of schedule. The canal was completed before the rainy season. Next, we will have a closer sea transportation route!"

Simonov also smiled: "Congratulations."

"Well, Mr. Simonov, I'm going to attend the opening ceremony, we can only say goodbye temporarily, by the way, do you have any other ideas?"

Simonov originally came here to protest, and now there is nothing to protest, so naturally he has no idea, he shook his head: "Boss Qin, thank you for your opinion, we will also start to consider while developing the fourth-generation machine. For the fifth-generation machine, if there are parts that need to be purchased from you in the future, we will send an application, and there is no other need for the time being."

The two held hands together: "Mr. Simonov, please believe that we are your good friends forever, and our friendship will last forever."

"That's right, without the East, there would be no present for our Sukhoi Design Bureau." Simonov was also very emotional. He remembered that when the Red Empire had just collapsed, their Sukhoi Design Bureau still couldn't pay their salaries. It was the order from the Orientals, which saved the entire Gongqingcheng. Although they no longer cooperate now, the kindness of the year still cannot be forgotten.

The two warmly shook hands and said goodbye. On the way to the airport, Qin Tao called Nikolai, and then left Moscow by plane and went directly to Siam.

Even if there were some small incidents in Moscow, no one would stop Qin Tao from going to Siam. After all, digging the canal was of great significance. At this important moment when the canal was completed, Qin Tao had to attend the ceremony in person.

Of course, security work must be done well.

When Qin Tao got off the plane, in addition to seeing Lacourt and others who came to greet him, he also saw several... tanks and armored vehicles parked next to the airport.

Two of them are 100 tanks with spherical turrets and long 69mm barrels, and the other three, although they are also tracked vehicles, have only one anti-aircraft machine gun on the top and no other weapons. The car body is wide, like a ship hull Similarly, the track layout of five pairs of road wheels can be seen on the side.

You can know the model of the vehicle by looking at the load wheels: Type 85 tracked armored personnel carrier.

"President Qin, the road to that side is a bit muddy, and some high-end cars can't get through it, so we still decided to take you there in an armored vehicle of the Marine Corps. I hope you don't dislike it." Lacourt said to Qin Tao.

Qin Tao nodded: "It's okay, I've never been in this kind of car, so it's a special experience. By the way, this kind of car is made in Dongfang, right?"

"That's right, we also have another M113 in China, but it's too old and not suitable for you to ride on. This batch of YW531H armored vehicles was purchased some time ago. It has advanced performance and ensures that you won't lie down on the road." Lacourt said.

The model he mentioned is the foreign trade number, and the domestic one is the 85 type. When Qin Tao walked to the rear door and looked inside, he couldn't help feeling: "Lacour, it's not that I can't endure hardships, you don't need to do this luxury."

It looks like an ordinary 85-type armored vehicle on the outside, but there is something special inside. The small Maza-like seats used by soldiers are removed, and the inside is completely wrapped in leather interior. Two rows of large sofas are refitted like high-end stretch cars. The top of the head is still the top of the starry sky, and the inside is shining with light. I don't know if it is inlaid with diamonds. Moreover, there are two beautiful women inside, but considering the customs here, they may not necessarily be women.

"Although this car was specially rebuilt for you, it can be used by high-level personnel when they go out for inspection in the future. It's not a luxury, Qin, come up." Lacourt said.

Qin Tao frowned: "These two, can you come down?"

"President Qin, this is a specially invited service staff. In the car, you can experience various services..." La Cour hesitated.

"We have to do a lot of things in the car, and we have to talk about some confidential things. It is not suitable for outsiders to be present."

Lacour nodded and let the two people inside come down.

Qin Tao walked in with Xu Zhengyang, and Lacourt also brought in a bodyguard, leaving out the two women who were originally inside, and there were four people in total, and the space seemed very spacious.

The original noise of this kind of armored car is very loud, but this car makes no sound when it is driven. It is obvious that special noise reduction treatment has been carried out, and it is also very stable when driving. It is estimated that the suspension system has also been replaced.

Sitting there, Xu Zhengyang sighed with emotion that the weapons of the army could be made so extravagantly.

As a soldier, Xu Zhengyang has ridden many armored vehicles. The early one was the Type 63 armored vehicle. The wheels were changed to five 85mm double road wheels, and the previous swing shock absorber was changed to a barrel shock absorber. At the same time, the overall length of the body was increased by 4mm, and the engine was changed to a Deutz 760-cylinder wind turbine. The cold turbocharged diesel engine, when he sat on it for the first time, he felt very comfortable and felt the progress of technology.

What now?Looking at the luxurious armored vehicles in front of me, they are not of the same class at all.

"Rakul, is the situation not good recently?" Qin Tao asked.

"Of course not." Lacour shook his head: "Recently the situation is very good, but we have received your request to strengthen security measures. I heard that you encountered an accident in Moscow. In order to prevent someone from jumping over the wall, we follow the highest security measures Do it according to the standard. The construction of our canal has offended many people, and they will also see you as a thorn in the side. Of course, we must protect your safety. We originally planned to use helicopters. We thought helicopters were not safe, so we used armored vehicles. However, Helicopters overhead too."

You can't see the sky from here, but you can hear it on the radio. Two armed helicopters are already circling overhead, protecting them at all times. This kind of security measure reminds Qin Tao of those warlords in Africa inexplicably.

"During this period of time, we have never been conspired to interfere with our canal construction, but we still have to be careful. They are likely to do it after the canal is opened." Qin Tao said: "Those people may obstruct our canal navigation. Let us suffer by blocking the waterway."

Although the person who made the suggestion has been killed, who can guarantee that those guys will stop?Things in the business world are too complicated, especially this kind of thing that grabs a country's business.

Lacour nodded: "We will pay close attention to it. Except for the cargo ships in the East, other cargo ships passing through the canal must either be guaranteed by the state or pay a high deposit to avoid this kind of thing from happening."

"These are just precautions, and at the same time, I think, a conclusion needs to be publicized internationally."

"What conclusion?"

"Our canal is easy to be blocked, but the Strait of Malacca is also easy to be blocked."

There are thousands of days to be thieves, but there is no thousand days to guard against thieves. Instead of being on guard every day that the other party suddenly uses tricks to block the waterway, it is better to tell the other party openly, if you dare to block our canal, we will dare to block your waterway!
"The Strait of Malacca is also easy to block?" Lakour felt a little curious.

The Suez Canal has been blocked many times, but the Strait of Malacca has never been blocked in history!
Compared with the width of several hundred meters of man-made canals, the natural Strait of Malacca is still very wide. The narrowest place is the waterway near the southern part of the Strait of Malacca, which is close to Singapore. Even so, the width is 37 kilometers.

Can such a wide place be blocked?

(End of this chapter)