The navy is money-burning. It is impossible to build a huge navy without a sufficient economic foundation as a backing! The Orientals still have a long way to go.
With this thought, Neymar felt relaxed.
"Does your navy have any ideas to start building a new aircraft carrier?" Neymar continued to ask.
"Of course there is. They even wanted to start construction now, but we refused. According to our construction schedule, it is now our turn to build aircraft carriers for football countries. We have to produce them according to orders, so our navy's aircraft carriers have to be released.
Go to the back."
This answer made Sagastrese very satisfied: "Yes, we have waited so long for the aircraft carrier to start construction, and we will never tolerate others jumping in line."
"You said that this aircraft carrier will be launched in a year. Then, will you build an aircraft carrier for your navy?" Neymar continued to ask.
"Then we have to see if there are orders from other navies in the past year." Qin Tao replied: "We produce according to orders. Whoever places the order first will be in line first."
"Then if your navy places an order, what kind of aircraft carrier will it be?"
"Sir, your question is somewhat confidential." Qin Tao reminded politely.
Neymar quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, we shouldn't talk about these things."
However, within a few minutes, his topic changed back: "I don't know when we can see the catapult. Since you have developed an electromagnetic catapult, it means that the next aircraft carrier will use electromagnetic catapults."
Eject?"
"We are in the process of applying and may go to see it tomorrow. As for whether our next aircraft carrier will be equipped with an electromagnetic catapult, we don't know because it is too expensive."
Qin Tao can't say that the technology is immature. Are there any products developed by our Easterners that are immature? We have to talk about the price. We just don't have the money at the moment. As long as the funds are in place, we can start construction at any time.
"It's really unbelievable that the East actually has an advanced electromagnetic catapult. We can't wait to see it." Sagastrese said it sincerely.
Although the St. Paul will use a jump deck to take off, if a catapult is installed on the angled deck, the combat effectiveness of the warship will be improved to a higher level! If they can purchase the e-2 early warning aircraft from the United States, the combat effectiveness will be higher than
The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier is even stronger! After all, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier does not have a stealth aircraft. They plan to purchase Eastern stealth aircraft, which will have incredible combat effectiveness.
"So, where do you want to go next? How about going to our Mingzhou Group's nuclear power plant?"
"Okay." Sagastres nodded.
This day was spent during the inspection. Neymar was also very excited. He was completely convinced that the device of this nuclear power plant was developed for nuclear submarines! Orientals are really frugal enough. It is not enough to use this nuclear power plant to experiment with nuclear reactors.
Waste of energy!
This also shows that Dongfang’s new nuclear submarine is already in the research and development stage!
This time he came to the East, he really gained a lot. Once he saw the electromagnetic catapult and brought back those technical information, his trip was perfect!
Full of expectations, Neymar waited for his trip to Huating Golden Sun Motor Company. Before that, he would never have dared to imagine that such a high-end electromagnetic catapult was actually developed by such a private sector!
It's so incredible.
"Welcome everyone, I am the person in charge of the entire project. You can call me Dong Gong and I will show you our prototype." Dong Gong had a cheerful face.
The person in charge of the project is Ma Ming. He is still busy at the Wasteland Village base. It is impossible to come back to introduce him. Moreover, even if Ma Ming comes back, he cannot introduce it to these people. Ma Ming is a national treasure-level expert and cannot introduce it to these people.
exposed to public view.
As for this Dong Gong, he is just a security guard who stays in the company. He looks very polite and looks like a technician.
After receiving the news, he quickly got ready and memorized the information given to him by heart. Now he is full of confidence.
"Mr. Dong, what technical solution does your electromagnetic ejection use?" Neymar asked impatiently.
"Of course it's medium-voltage communication. Do I need to mention this? This is the only feasible solution." Dong Gong looked very understanding.
In fact, even if there is no other foreshadowing, only this plan can trick the opponent to death.
In later generations, the Ford-class aircraft carrier used a medium-voltage AC solution. Facts have proved that this is a big pitfall. Even if a one-to-one model is made on land, it will still be a problem after it is actually installed on the Ford.
Constantly, specific data can illustrate the problem. During the design, the design requirement for the electromagnetic catapult was that a failure would occur every 4166 ejections. In fact, a failure would occur every 272 ejections. In terms of the frequency of use of U.S. aircraft carriers, this
This means that after one day of high-intensity combat and three to five days of normal operation, a malfunction will occur. Of course, this is not the biggest headache. They also use a high-end electromagnetic arresting system. According to the design requirements, a malfunction will occur every time it is blocked.
In fact, after every 41 interceptions, a malfunction occurred. This means that the recovery of the carrier-based aircraft will become a nightmare.
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Due to frequent malfunctions, the Ford was unable to form combat effectiveness within a few years of being launched.
The biggest problem is route selection. The Americans went around in a big circle and decided to switch to medium-voltage DC on the next aircraft carrier. However, many years have passed since then.
Now, since the other party wants to come to inspect, of course, we must tell the other party this wrong route.
"Why medium voltage communication?" Neymar asked knowingly.
"The power transmission equipment is simple, with large transmission capacity and high energy density, which just meets the needs of electromagnetic ejection. If we don't use medium-voltage AC, then what should we use? High-voltage electricity is too dangerous. Does anyone want to use high-voltage AC?"
Neymar shook his head: "I don't know either. I just heard that there are many technical problems in medium-voltage communication. I wonder if you have encountered any technical problems during research and development?"
The Orientals have begun to make one-to-one prototypes of their electromagnetic catapults. This is what they discovered recently. They have built a long work shed at the base of Wasteland Village, and the catapult must be installed in it!
As for why it is not a steam catapult, of course it can be seen from the accessories. There is no boiler installed nearby, and there is no spherical gas storage tank. Instead, there is an extra transformer. It is obviously driven by electricity.
"There are too many technical problems." Dong Gong said: "The problem of the energy storage device, the accuracy of the linear motor, and of course, the most critical and technically difficult component is the high-power circulating frequency converter."
Neymar's eyes suddenly lit up. Yes, you are right. This thing is indeed the most difficult. It seems that the other party is seriously developing this equipment before they encounter the same problem.
"Then how did you solve it?"
This time it was Qin Tao's turn to speak: "Sir, although the superiors have agreed to our visit, they have repeatedly emphasized not to cause leaks. The questions you raised make it difficult for us to answer."
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, it's my fault." Neymar apologized immediately.
At this time, everyone was already standing in front of the scale model.
This model is not a complete aircraft carrier deck, but only the ejection part. There is a thin slit on the flat surface, and there is a model of a fighter jet on it. An expert can recognize it as the J-31A at a glance.
Nothing can be seen from the model, because all ejection modules are installed under the model, and various equipment are also in closed boxes.
"Can you demonstrate this model to us?" Sagastres was very interested.
"Of course." Dong Gong opened the operating table on the side and began to operate.
A sizzling sound sounded. After a few seconds, the energy storage was completed. With a whooshing sound, the model began to accelerate. The numbers on the multi-segment digital tubes on the side also skyrocketed, reaching hundreds of kilometers per hour in a short period of time.
speed!
"Including carrier-based aircraft, they are all manufactured according to proportions. As long as they are scaled up simultaneously, they can be used in practical applications." Qin Tao introduced at the side: "Everyone, we have reached the forefront in this technical field, but high-tech
What it brings is a high price, and the price of this electromagnetic catapult is quite high..."
"How much more will it cost to install this kind of electromagnetic catapult on the Sao Paulo?" This time it was Sagastrese's turn to be tempted.
"Let's forget it, the price is too high and not worth it." Qin Tao shook his head.
"Money is not an issue. In order to make the aircraft carrier have stronger combat capabilities, we have to give it a try. How much does it cost?"
"At least a billion dollars."
What?
These people were instantly dumbfounded by this figure. They thought it would be expensive, and thought the price would be higher, but they didn't expect it to be so expensive!
A Nimitz-class aircraft carrier only costs a few billion dollars, but a catapult costs one billion?
"One billion dollars. Fortunately, one is enough for the St. Paul. If a big guy like the Nimitz class is equipped with four catapults, it will cost four billion." Qin Tao's words were very indifferent: "There is no way, Xin
Technology is so expensive.”
If the Chinese football people really demand the installation with the support of big sponsors, then Minzhou Group can really satisfy them. It sells a catapult for one billion US dollars. This money is enough for the Navy to make up its mind to start building an aircraft carrier!
As for technical leaks?
For use on the St. Paul, technical confidentiality must be maintained. As long as the other party dares to dismantle any equipment, it will trigger the internal chip and control the equipment to stop. Only Easterners can dismantle and maintain it.
Besides, I have no experience, so it would be good to equip the St. Paul with one so I can practice my skills.
This price scared Neymar. Even if it was tens of millions, he would dare to accept it. One billion is really unaffordable.
In fact, the price is really not expensive, you can compare it.
Later, the French considered replacing the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and decided to develop a new aircraft carrier with a displacement of 70,000 tons. However, like the Charles de Gaulle, their aircraft carrier catapults had to be purchased from the Americans.
In this era, steam catapults have become outdated, and electromagnetic catapults must be purchased. The Americans quickly quoted a price, and together with various auxiliary equipment, technical support and other services, the entire set price was US$1.3 billion!
Too expensive? You can make it yourself! Can new technology be cheap?
"Compared with steam catapults, the advantages of electromagnetic catapults are huge. It is small in size and does not need to waste precious water vapor." Dong Gong continued: "Moreover, after overcoming the technical difficulties of electromagnetic catapults,
, we will also develop electromagnetic blocking cables, electromagnetic lifts, etc. in the future."
Looking at the problem of the Ford, the electromagnetic arresting cable is more serious than the electromagnetic catapult. Now that we are introducing technology to these foreigners, we might as well dig a bigger hole.
"Electromagnetic blocking cable?" Neymar was indeed interested.
Dongfang is the third country to successfully develop heavy-duty fighter arresting cable technology. Just such a small arresting cable has blocked the navies of many countries. It needs to be strong enough to pull the carrier-based aircraft instead of being pulled.
break.
The domestic problem was solved by one Juli company, which shows how important the progress of basic industries is to the country.
However, the landing of the carrier-based aircraft is not only due to the blocking cable, but also to the hydraulic cylinders at the end of the blocking cable. The function of these hydraulic cylinders is to provide hydraulic damping to pull the carrier-based aircraft to a stop.
From this perspective, there seems to be no difference between the hydraulic blocking system and the electromagnetic blocking system, and there is no need to specialize in the electromagnetic blocking system.
But when it comes to actual effects, there is still a big difference.
"The current hydraulic arresting system has the same strength for any carrier-based aircraft. Problems will arise. If the damping is not enough, the heavy aircraft will not be able to stop. If the damping is too high, the overload of the light aircraft will be too large. If you want to be able to more
To properly meet the landing needs of carrier-based aircraft of different sizes, a more advanced arresting system must be used." Dong Gong continued.
"What you said makes sense." Neymar nodded in agreement. This is indeed a difficult problem in current aircraft carrier operations.
In fact, catapults also face this problem. Although steam catapults can adjust the pressure, the adjustment range is too small. It can satisfy the ejection of light aircraft and heavy aircraft, but if it is used on a drone in the future, it will simply not be able to withstand it.
The powerful impact of the steam catapult caused it to fall apart.
The adjustment range of the electromagnetic catapult is much wider, which can meet the ejection needs of various aircraft.
"The electromagnetic arresting system will be more accurate. For example, the landing of any carrier-based aircraft can be input into the computer. In this way, the computer can determine the aircraft type, fuel and ammunition according to the status of the carrier-based aircraft at that time.
Based on the remaining conditions, landing speed, etc., the aircraft is calculated with the required blocking strength and carries out the most accurate assisted landing." Dong Gong said: "This kind of efficiency is much higher than the original hydraulic blocking system."
Neymar's eyes lit up: "Yes, you are right!"
At present, the United States is only developing electromagnetic catapults, and has not thought about the benefits of electromagnetic interception!
"After the electromagnetic arresting cable is successfully intercepted, it is very simple to reset, and it will soon be ready for the landing of the next aircraft." Dong Gong became more and more enthusiastic as he talked: "In addition to these, there is another important role."
"What does it do?"
"When the electromagnetic arresting cable stops the carrier-based aircraft, it will convert the landing energy into electrical energy. This electrical energy can be stored in the energy storage device and used to eject the carrier-based aircraft. Therefore, aircraft carriers equipped with electromagnetic catapults
, we must also use the electromagnetic blocking system so that we can have a better match!"
Just like a subway station, when it is built, if possible, it will be higher than the rails, so that when the train enters the station, it can slow down when going uphill, saving brake pads. After leaving the station, it will automatically accelerate when going downhill.
, this clever use of gravitational potential energy.
The current electromagnetic interception and electromagnetic ejection make clever use of electrical energy!
Hydraulic blocking converts the kinetic energy of the aircraft's landing into heat energy in the hydraulic cylinder and then dissipates it. Electromagnetic blocking converts it into electrical energy. The heat energy can only be dissipated, but the electrical energy can be stored!
This stored energy can be used during electromagnetic ejection. You must know that electromagnetic ejection is quite power-consuming! Even if the aircraft carrier generates a large amount of power, it cannot meet the electrical power required during ejection, so the electrical energy must be stored in advance.
Just fine.
With electromagnetic blocking, the catapult can not only use the electricity generated by the aircraft carrier, but also the electricity generated by the blocking cable. In this way, the power supply load of the aircraft carrier can be greatly reduced!
This is similar to electric cars. Many electric cars have a single-pedal mode, and some even force users to use a single pedal, with no option to modify it. Pressing it down accelerates, and releasing it means braking and decelerating.
What are you doing by braking and decelerating?
Of course it’s to generate electricity!
When decelerating, the electric motor becomes a generator and generates electricity directly. The generated electricity is stored in the supercapacitor and then charged back to the battery. Therefore, the endurance of this kind of car is greatly improved.
However, the user experience is not good. If you want to maintain a constant speed, you have to step on the switch and release the foot to brake! There is no smooth feeling like releasing the foot on a gas car.
What's even more frightening is that over time, the driver will forget the existence of the brake pedal. Normally, a single pedal is enough. When sudden braking is needed, the possibility of stepping on the wrong brake pedal greatly increases.
The ideas are all similar, but when used on aircraft carriers, they are almost all advantages. The only disadvantage is whether this thing can be matured. If it is not mature, the consequences will be serious.
But at this time, a window opened in front of Neymar. Even if he couldn't get more information, just these introductions were enough to make him feel that he had gained a lot.
Neymar was extremely excited.
For these naval leaders of the football country, it is just a matter of gaining experience. They know very well that they do not have enough financial resources to purchase so much equipment. It is too expensive.
Billion, let’s stick to the original design, ski jump to take off, blocked landing or vertical landing, that’s enough!
"President Qin, after reading this, can we go see the fighter jets again?" Sagastrese made a request.
"Okay, of course there is no problem." Qin Tao said: "The test flight of the fighter jet is going smoothly, and the first supersonic test flight was conducted not long ago. It's a pity that there is no two-seat aircraft, otherwise I can take you up to have a look."
The sale of an aircraft carrier is not an isolated one. If you buy an aircraft carrier, you have to buy carrier-based aircraft, destroyers and frigates, and finally it becomes a package of arms sales. The Chinese navy had already taken a fancy to the J-31A when it came here last time.
, plan to purchase it to provide supporting equipment for their aircraft carrier, so they are also eligible to request to see this aircraft.
Although they have people like Neymar in their team, Qin Tao can't refuse. At worst, he will continue to fool them.
"There is no two-seat aircraft? What about the pilot training in the future?" Ying Erges was a little worried.
"None of the advanced fourth-generation stealth aircraft will have a two-seater version." Qin Tao said with a smile: "But don't worry about pilot training. We have advanced cockpit simulators that can fully simulate flight driving. As long as you simulate it from the cockpit
After completing a full set of training on the aircraft, you can get on the plane directly.”
With the development of electronic technology, flying is just like playing games, and cockpit simulators will become more and more realistic.
No matter whether it is the F-22, F-35, or the domestic J-20, there has never been a two-seat trainer aircraft. This kind of advanced fighter jet is quite expensive, and it is too luxurious to train pilots.
"This time, everyone can go to the flight simulator to experience the thrill of a stealth aircraft," Qin Tao said.
The visit to Golden Sun Motor Company was over, and Neymar was still a little reluctant to leave. Although he got a lot of valuable information, it was all general and lacked specific technical details, which still made him a little dissatisfied.
If only I could get more technology!
In the car, he glanced at the people seeing him off below.
Dong Gong, I remember you and will look for opportunities to bribe you in the future!
That evening, Xu Zhengyang also reported to Qin Tao.
"Mr. Qin, if we push Dong Gong out like this, they may be concerned about it in the future. What if they want to bribe Dong Gong?" Xu Zhengyang said.
"Buy? Okay, anyway, Mr. Dong is just a security guard. If they bribe Mr. Dong, they won't get any valuable information." Qin Tao said.
Qin Tao has personally caught several people who betrayed his motherland, and he takes this aspect very seriously. Of course, the advanced technology of the aircraft carrier cannot be leaked, and the people who develop electromagnetic ejection and electromagnetic interception will not be made public at all.
Just after saying this, Qin Tao suddenly thought of something: "However, if they want to bribe them, they will have to spend money. If the Americans are willing to pay us some money, it would be a pity not to accept them."
Xu Zhengyang's eyes shone, and he knew that Mr. Qin was thinking of bad things again.
"Well, if they bribe Dong Gong, that's okay, but the benefits they ask for must be at least hundreds of millions of dollars. After getting the money, they will give them some false information, and then arrange for Dong Gong to work as a security guard elsewhere.
Head, for example, Parthia.”
"Mr. Qin, if this is the case, what will the Navy do? Will someone be holding on to this matter?"
Even if it's selling false information, that's not okay. It's a matter of principle.
"So, let's report it to the Navy. If the Navy agrees, we will make it 50-50."