Warship of Great Power Chapter 634

  Chapter 634 We want the structure diagram of the Oscar submarine (add more)

Originally, according to the plan, there would be a banquet to celebrate that night, but after all, a submarine sank, so the banquet that night was not held, but Qin Tao and Nicholas were still in the small bar near the fleet Drinking, everything is like returning to the past.

   "Qin, thanks to your help this time, if all the crew of the submarine were killed, we would definitely not be in the mood to drink now." Nicholas said: "You saved them, and you saved me too."

"Nicolas, we are old friends. Now that we have encountered such a thing, of course we have to help. Moreover, our deep-sea lifeboat happened to be on the scene at that time. If it was not like this, I am afraid I would not have the opportunity to help. Unfortunately, there is no Catch the other big guy who caused the accident."

   Now, this has become a mystery. Did their Chelyabinsk explode with their own torpedo, or was it detonated when it collided with other submarines underwater? The people in the torpedo cabin were all dead. At that time, a large-scale anti-submarine operation was carried out, but nothing was found. Now it can only be confirmed after the submarine is salvaged.

   "By the way, has Moscow decided on the salvage operation?"

  The money is already there, and the next thing is to salvage it. The question is, how to salvage it, or who should be responsible for it?

"In Moscow, someone once proposed to refit a salvage ship by ourselves, but our superiors are still hesitating. If you want to salvage it as soon as possible, it must be faster than us to salvage it. Ourselves? Even It's not necessarily going to work.”

When the Kursk exploded, it was Da Mao who salvaged it himself. They specially refitted several ships, which took a lot of time and energy. Now, they have promised the island country and the South Kimchi country to complete the salvage operation as soon as possible, so You can only hire a professional team.

  On the other hand, because of the relationship with Qin Tao, Qin Tao has already obtained the approval of his superiors in Moscow without knowing it. It is obviously more reassuring to entrust this kind of matter to Qin Tao.

   It's just that there are many interests involved in this, so Da Mao is also hesitating and cannot make up his mind immediately. However, Nicholas knows that if the work is reliable, it is still the Mingzhou Group. He is still clear about the level of salvage in their own country.

   At this time, Qin Tao nodded after hearing what Nicholas said: "Of course we are willing to help, but if we want to salvage, the main work is not something we can complete."

   "You guys can't finish it either?" Nicholas' face changed: "If you can't finish it, can we still salvage it?"

   "Nicolas, do you know that in our country, there is a Zhenhua Heavy Industry that specializes in port machinery?" Qin Tao asked.

  Nicolas thought about it carefully, then shook his head, he really didn't understand this.

"Our Zhenhua Heavy Industry specializes in the production of offshore equipment, and also has a large number of special ships. We helped transform the first transport ship dedicated to port machinery. Over the past few years, Zhenhua Heavy Industry has continued to expand their fleet. , which also has a large number of professional ships.”

   Zhenhua Heavy Industry's business is getting hotter and hotter. Of course, their fleet is also getting bigger and bigger, and their business is also increasing. Not only port machinery, but also other construction projects, Zhenhua Heavy Industry is also involved.

   "They have this big salvage ship?" Nikolai asked.

Qin Tao shook his head: "They didn't salvage the ship, but just this year, they launched the giant crane ship Zhenhua No. 3. The crane arm on this crane ship has a fixed lifting capacity of 12,000 tons and seven Thousand tons of 360-degree swivel hoisting capacity."

   This is also the crane ship with the largest lifting capacity in the world! Like the previous ships, it was also refitted with other ships. After all, it is not cost-effective to build a new one. Its predecessor was a giant cruise ship with a length of 320 meters, a width of 58 meters, and a displacement of nearly 160,000 tons!

Zhenhua Heavy Industries has also spent a lot of money. In short, they will build whatever the market needs. They can lift all kinds of large pieces that are needed on the water, such as underwater tunnels weighing several thousand tons. .

   Now, this giant crane ship should be the most suitable for salvaging sunken submarines. The existing salvage ships in Da Mao's hands can only salvage sunken ships of about 1,000 tons at most.

  Nicolas nodded: "The lifting capacity of 12,000 tons is definitely strong enough, but the underwater displacement of our Type 949 nuclear submarine is close to 24,000 tons!"

   "Yes, so just cut the submarine into two parts underwater and salvage it separately." Qin Tao said: "Except for our equipment, no country in the world can complete this kind of salvage operation."

   It is not because the displacement of the Oscar-class nuclear submarine is too large. If it is only a few thousand tons of submarines, it will be salvaged at once. The problem is that it is more than 20,000 tons now!

   Even if the old men of later generations salvaged the Kursk, they would still be salvaged by sawing it in half.

  Nicolas' brows are still frowning. Firstly, the superior may not agree to sawing it open. Secondly, even if it is sawed open, can it be divided into two sections on average, exactly 12,000 tons? You know, the limit lifting capacity of the crane is generally not used.

  Originally, some people in Moscow took a fancy to the salvage fee and wanted to get a share of it. Now, if the salvage plan of the Mingzhou Group is reported, more people may object.

"Of course, it doesn't have to be divided into two sections. If it's inconvenient, it can be divided into three sections. First, you need to cut off the exploded bow torpedo compartment. There may be a lot of your secrets on it. The salvage work can be handed over to you." Let it be carried out in your country. Next, separate from the middle and rear parts. Isn't nuclear radiation the most feared thing for island countries now? As long as we salvage the latter part first, there will be no danger of nuclear leakage. If your domestic salvage organization If they have ideas, they can also salvage the middle section."

  Nicolas was overjoyed immediately, Qin really is someone who is familiar with Da Mao's side, and the way he proposed is so good that no one can object to it!

The level of domestic salvage agencies is poor, and work is slow, and there must be too little time. However, if domestic personnel see the fat being eaten by foreign salvage teams, they will be dissatisfied and will continue to protest. Now , the plan proposed by Qin Tao is very happy for everyone.

   "Qin, if the work of cutting and salvaging the tail section is entrusted to you, and then you are given half of the salvage cost, which is 50 million U.S. dollars, will you accept it?"

"Of course." Qin Tao nodded: "We are all good friends, and the salvage cost is trivial, mainly because the main force of the salvage this time is our domestic Zhenhua Group, and we are soy sauce hunters." Qin Tao continued: "It's just that , if you can cut it, I still suggest you do it."

  If it is 100 meters underwater, then the water ghost can go down. Now it is 1,000 meters underwater! Only a special deep-diving lifeboat can go down to that kind of place! Even if Da Mao had it on hand, it may not be used due to poor maintenance over the years.

   It can only be handed over to foreign salvage teams.

   "Why?" Nicholas was a little strange.

"Because if we cut it, then the structural drawings of the Type 949 nuclear submarine have to be handed over to us." Qin Tao said: "For you, I am afraid that such confidential drawings will not be easily handed over to outsiders! "

   What kind of salvage operation, making money is trivial. The plan Qin Tao provided is to get the blueprint of the Oscar-class nuclear submarine!

Although it is said that the East does not need this kind of missile nuclear submarine that specializes in attacking aircraft carriers, it does not need it now, but it does not mean that it will not be needed in the future. Except for Da Mao, there is no second country in the world that has this unique submarine. Except Oscar There is no longer a mature cruise missile nuclear submarine. What if your side needs it in the future?

  Take advantage of this opportunity, simply ask for the blueprint of this nuclear submarine, so that it can be used as a reference for future research.

   If you want to cut a submarine, you must have drawings. It is best to cut according to the position of the previous welding cabin, which is the safest and most appropriate. Without drawings, your own side cannot construct.

  Nicolas frowned. Of course he knew that handing over the drawings to outsiders would embarrass Moscow, but now, is there a second way to go?

   "The exercise is over, and I will go to Moscow to report tomorrow, Qin, do you want to go with me?" Nicholas asked Qin Tao.

"Nicolas, we are already good friends, can I still say no?" Qin Tao said: "Our fleet will set sail and return to the base, but No. 908 will stay for a few days, waiting for good news, but , Wait for three to five days at most, if you don't make a decision, then we should go back, if we want to salvage, we can only wait until next year.”

  The No. 908 supply ship has a deep submersible lifeboat, and it is also the best tool for underwater cutting. If Da Mao doesn't make up his mind, then they can't wait forever.

   "Thank you, Qin, you are our good friend!" Nicholas raised his glass: "Come on, let's toast!".

   A glass of vodka entered his stomach, and a rush of heat surged up.

  Moscow's climate is already very cold.

  The meeting on the salvage plan of the Chelyabinsk submarine lasted a whole morning.

"We agree with the plan proposed by the Mingzhou Group. After cutting, salvage in sections. They only need to salvage the tail section carrying the nuclear reactor first. The other sections will be salvaged by ourselves when it gets warmer next year." Northern Fleet Popov, the leader of the salvage team, spoke first.

   Everyone earns money, this plan is good!

"We will not agree to provide blueprints to Mingzhou Group. This will lead to serious leaks. This is not an old submarine. It is the latest nuclear submarine we are still building. It is our most important force against the US aircraft carrier formation. !” Bazanov, chief designer of the Ruby Design Bureau, expressed his objections.

   This is related to their vital interests, they will never agree!

The Type 949 nuclear submarine was designed in 1969. The chief designer at that time was Pustitsev. In 1977, the chief designer died, and then Bazanov took over. In 1978, the first The construction of a Type 949 nuclear submarine began, and it can be said that it has been a decade of sharpening.

Lao Maozi has developed several nuclear submarines successively. When the Type 949 is reached, it is considered a master. Now, although nearly two decades have passed, this submarine is still the most advanced cruise missile nuclear submarine in Da Mao. They will never be reconciled Give the design of this nuclear submarine to someone else!

  Nicolas knew that he would face these problems. He looked at Bazanov: "If you don't submit the design drawings, how can you ensure that the cutting is intact? Or, do you have a way to salvage this submarine directly?"

   "There is no need for any 10,000-ton crane. In ancient times without cranes, wouldn't we salvage sunken ships?" Bazanov said, "Can't we use buoys to salvage?"

  The sunken ship fell to the bottom of the water because of insufficient buoyancy. As long as you can find a way to increase the buoyancy, you will naturally be able to salvage successfully.

  Buoy salvage is such a principle. A large number of buoys are installed on the hull of the submarine, so that the buoyancy is finally greater than the gravity of the submarine, and the submarine can float up by itself.

  Hearing Bazanov's words, Popov shook his head helplessly. They were salvaged professionally. Of course they knew this method. If it could be used, would they still not use this method?

   "Chief Bazanov, can you calculate, if you want to salvage a 24,000-ton submarine, how many buoys will be installed on it?"

  Big guys are all engaged in technology, and calculating this kind of data is of course a piece of cake.

"We calculate that each buoy is ten cubic meters. The buoyancy provided by such a buoy is ten tons. For a nuclear submarine with 24,000 tons, we need 2,400 buoys. With so many buoys, what should we do?" Fix it on the submarine? If each of our buoys is fixed by ropes, then we need to drill 2,400 holes in the shell of this poor submarine, will the surface of the submarine become a hornet's nest?"

Bazanov did not calculate, only Popov was there talking endlessly: "Moreover, this calculation still ignores the gravity of the buoy itself. On the bottom of a thousand meters deep, if our buoys do not have enough strength, I am afraid that we will lose weight." It was crushed by a huge force, so the number of buoys had to be increased, at least doubled!"

Bazanov stopped talking. He is engaged in submarines. He is most familiar with how to design submarines. However, he is a layman when it comes to rescue. wrong.

   The salvage of buoys is only effective for ships in distress in shallow seas. It is difficult to salvage such deep-sea submarines.

   While arguing fiercely in the conference room, Qin Tao was wandering in Moscow. He came to the door of his former old friend and saw that the luxurious villa had been locked.

   "Vitalia has taken her father to the Pearl of the Orient." Xu Zhengyang said: "However, this villa is not willing to sell. I think it will be used when I want to return to the old place in the future."

Qin Tao nodded: "That's the way it is. If you can afford it, you can let it go. Once you decide to let it go, you have to let it go quickly. The others have nothing to do with us. It won't do you any good if you don't let go of the power." What happened, by the way, during this financial crisis, Vitalia made a lot of money, right?"

"That's right, Mr. Qin, they made a lot of money from creating a green company." Xu Zhengyang said: "Vitalia called several times, saying that she wanted to invite you to the Pearl of the Orient to see their company's new office space. "

   "Her secretary hasn't changed yet?"

  Xu Zhengyang felt helpless: "Mr. Qin, we are talking about business."

   "Well, let's get down to business. When you have time, go over there and have a look."

   "Boss Qin, what choice will Da Mao and the others make?" Xu Zhengyang became curious again.

   "They have no choice, they have to give us the blueprint, otherwise, we don't know what to do, so we don't dare to act rashly."

  Xu Zhengyang nodded.

At this moment, the phone in Qin Tao's pocket rang. He took it out and opened the cover, revealing a full-size keyboard and a 4.5-inch display screen. At this time, a familiar Number.

This mobile phone is like a specially-made palm treasure. It is also a product of Nokia's cross-generation. The Nokia Communicator 9000, which was released last year, immediately became the first choice for business people. It moved onto the screen and attracted a lot of attention in "Supreme Gods and Ghosts".

   After that, it appeared in "Devil Terminator 3" and "Ghost Partner" one after another. Every time it appears, it will attract people's attention. After all, compared with the candy bar phones of this era, it is too fantasy.

  Of course, the price is high, and only business elites can use it.

   "Hey, my old friend, how is the situation?" Qin Tao asked with a smile.

   "Qin, the situation is not very good. The chief designer of the Ruby Design Bureau is determined not to submit all the design drawings. They proposed a compromise plan. They determine a cutting position by themselves, and then hand over the drawing of the position to you."

"It seems that we can only say sorry." Qin Tao said: "My old friend, we don't want any accidents. Only when we get a full set of design drawings can we determine whether there will be any accidents during the cutting process. Although I personally want to help you, but we still have to think about our own safety, you should know that we are not here for money, we are just for friendship, and now we are still suspected, we are very sad."

   "No, Qin, I... Let me tell you, now I am using the loudspeaker mode, and everyone in our conference room will hear your speech. Do you have anything else to say?"

"If you want to ask us for help, please give us a complete set of design drawings as soon as possible. We have a professional team to analyze how to cut the safest way. We will not give our lives to others. If you don't give us design drawings, Then we can only say sorry. Please think carefully and give us an answer. If you refuse, we will sail back tonight. You can also contact other salvage agencies in the world and see what they will come up with condition."

  The phone was hung up, and there was silence in the conference room.

  Qin Tao's worry is justified. Cutting the nuclear submarine will affect the whole body. What if something unexpected happens during the cutting process? They would never put their lives on others. Since Da Mao didn't trust them in the Mingzhou Group, how could they trust Da Mao? They are not here to make money!

  If other salvage agencies are allowed to come over, the requirements will definitely be higher. Just talking about the salvage cost, it is not 50 million yuan, and it is estimated to be doubled or tripled!

"Everyone, we don't have time to procrastinate. In half a month, the sea there may freeze. Even now, there is not enough weather for salvage." Nicholas said: "If the salvage cannot be completed before the end of the year, then We will lose international credibility, and we will not be able to determine the real cause of the accident! If the cause of the accident cannot be found, then our navy will not want the 949 nuclear submarine again."

  Nicolas only considered this matter from his point of view. If he could not complete the salvage operation, then his resume would be disgraceful, and his subsequent promotion would probably be difficult.

   After all, the risk of nuclear leakage has always existed, and maybe Moscow will push him out as a scapegoat.

   After finishing speaking, Nicholas looked at Bazanov with burning eyes: "Chief Bazanov, am I right?"

  Bazanov's face was pale, his lips squirmed a few times, and then he said with difficulty: "I am getting old, and I have decided to resign as my chief designer."

  Bazanov still disagreed, but at the same time he knew in his heart that there was no other way, so his last protest, a silent resistance, was just to resign from his post.

  Give over the most valuable design information of the design bureau to others, and let others know the structure of your own nuclear submarine. Let his next successor sign such a shameful and humiliating agreement!

  After the relevant salvage plan was decided, it was sent to the superior that afternoon. The superior hesitated for a while, and finally nodded.

   "Only give them the structure diagram of the submarine, and never let them know other secrets." The superior added.

  That night, a special plane went to Huating, and several designers from Ruby Design Bureau came to the third design office of Mingzhou Group. Here, they were surprised to see many of their former partners.

   "Kvasha, are you okay now? Judging by your radiant appearance, you seem to be doing well!" Pozharsky, who took the lead, asked.

   "Of course, I can lead a full salary every month, and I can still engage in my favorite career. My every day is as tense as it used to be. How about you? How are you doing?"

  Everyone lowered their heads.

   Salaries are rising, but prices are rising even more. Many of them can't even hope to drink a bottle of vodka after get off work. Now, when they hear that they have the opportunity to travel on business, everyone rushes to come, hoping to earn more travel expenses.

   "Huh? Krasnopolsky, are you here too?" Pozharsky was surprised again when he saw another acquaintance.

   "Yes, I will be in charge of this project." Krasnopolsky said: "After all, the most worrying thing during the cutting process is nuclear leakage. My major is nuclear reactors, and I am the best at these."

   PS: Khan, the last chapter hasn't come out yet, so I'll add another chapter for you first. The plot of the last chapter is very exciting. After it comes out, everyone will go back and read it.

  (end of this chapter)

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