Chapter 892, Expected Data

"I don't have to dismantle it for the time being. I will re-engineer the two power chambers, that is, merge them into one power operating system. If the warship encounters an emergency, it can turn on two thrusters at the same time, and the expected speed can be increased by 15 times. However, this must be tested in detail, and it may also be necessary to increase the front chamber to balance the balance gap caused by the thruster. Furthermore, it is best not to turn on all thrusters in normal times, otherwise the fuel consumption will be very huge!" Wang Delu said.

Wu Shaoting has little understanding of ship dynamics, so he can only leave this aspect to professionals for testing and scrutiny. However, he believes that since the entire project team can recognize such a transformation plan, it means that scientists are confident in this twin-engine warship. He nodded slowly and said happily: "Since you are experts, you think this is feasible, I will naturally give you a hundred hearts to support you."

Wang Delu smiled cheerfully and continued: "However, the entire aviation battleship still has many shortcomings. The most important point is that it is not known at present the specifications of the aircraft. It is not known whether the 150-meter runway can guarantee the smooth takeoff of the aircraft. If it is carried by the current wooden aircraft, the runway length is indeed enough, but the sea breeze is too strong and the wooden aircraft is unstable, so it is easy to have accidents at sea. Secondly, the modified aviation battleship focuses on carrier-based fighters, so there is almost no conventional firepower. Except for two air defense machine guns at the front and rear, and four torpedo launchers on the front of the second deck, there are no other armed forces."

Wu Shaoting naturally knew that the aviation battleship was just a carrier platform. Such a carrier platform would naturally not act alone. It would be equipped with a comprehensive naval formation to perform the mission. As for firepower output and defense, it was of course left to other warships to be responsible. However, he still asked: "How strong are the modified aviation battleship armor?"

Wang Delu said: "The main armor is basically the same as the original armor ferry of Zhoufang, but because the entire deck has been changed to the runway, the front armor and the tail armor are all removed, and only the outer and front of the bridge are temporarily reinforced heavy armor. I have made an assessment that if the aviation battleship is approached by the enemy to two nautical miles, the chance of survival is almost zero."

Wu Shaoting nodded slowly and said thoughtfully: "It seems that the warships on the escort mission must be fully prepared."

Wang Delu said: "Yes, recently I have also made some predictions for the fleet warships in the aviation battleship formation. Maybe I can carry out more appropriate transformations for these fleet warships at that time."

Wu Shaoting said in admiration: "It's very good. You have such a long-term view of the overall situation, which is truly worthy of appreciation."

Wang Delu smiled haha, Hao did not hide his happy mood and said, "It should be, it should be."

After listening to the theoretical introduction, Wu Shaoting and Wang Delu and others left the office and went directly to the factory to visit the aviation battleship components that had begun construction. The huge factory was divided into several areas, and some areas were equipped with isolated curtains, and each area was carrying out different work. Since Wu Shaoting came to the factory to inspect today, the engineers and technicians suspended their work. However, from the various instruments and engineering tools piled up in front of them, it is not difficult to imagine that once it is operated, the entire factory will be a very lively scene.

"Head of the People's Republic of China, this is the manufacturing plant of the core project of aviation battleships. We will give priority to some precision and important components here. As for the deck, it will start to be refined and assembled in another factory. The entire deck is expected to be divided into eleven pieces and then transported to Jiaozhou for assembly together." Wang Delu said.

"How long will it take for the entire modification?" Wu Shaoting is of course most concerned about this issue now.

"The time I can determine is the time for engineering manufacturing. According to our current project progress, all parts can be produced in five months. It may take more than a month to transport these parts to Jiaozhou. Of course, during our production of parts, I have arranged a engineering team to go to Jiaozhou and started to split the Zhoufang No. with German engineers. By then, when all the parts are shipped, they can be directly welded and assembled, which saves a certain amount of time." Wang Delu said calmly. He is an engineer and has long been used to the time of a major project, so he does not feel very urgent.

"Then can you estimate how much time it takes to assemble? Even if it is a rough time, it's OK." Wu Shaoting continued to ask. In any case, he must have a general time plan so that he can better arrange the next plan.

"It's really hard to say. In the specific situation, I must first go to Jiaozhou to understand their plan to dismantle the Zhou Defense Number. There is a high possibility of changes during this period. After all, this is a project carried out at the same time between the two places. Once the specifications of their dismantling are different, they must be modified when assembling. I can only say that if the assembly is ideal, it may take two to four months. If an accident occurs, it may take five months. Of course, the most delay will never exceed seven months." Wang Delu said seriously while touching his chin.

"Assembly is slower than production?" Wu Shaoting asked.

"Yes, assembly is a practical operation. Production is just to make the parts according to the plan. As long as the equipment is complete and overtime pay is paid, the production can be completed quickly. Assembly cannot be accelerated with overtime pay. It must be laid, welded, and assembled bit by bit. Be careful at every step, otherwise if something goes wrong, the entire battleship will be destroyed." Wang Delu said emphatically.

"What you said makes sense. If the parts are wrong, you can produce another one. If the steps are wrong, everything will have to start over, and it will even be worse." Wu Shaoting sighed and said.

"Yes, yes, that's the reason." Wang Delu nodded and said.

"So, the trial flight will not be until next year as early as possible, but it doesn't matter. Wait, are there no foreigners participating in the entire aviation battleship plan?" Wu Shaoting asked casually, or it was a hint.

"Foreigner?" Wang Delu thought for a while, "I have already said just now that the spin-off engineering team in Jiaozhou was participated by German engineers. However, all of our Mawei Shipyard are Chinese. Except for some manufacturing equipment imported from abroad, the rest of the projects are all our Chinese people's own technology, from design, theoretical experiments, parts production, large molds, etc., all of them are Chinese people's own plans."

"Is that so? Very good, I am very pleased. Once the aviation battleship can be successfully launched, it will surely be a prosperous era for our Greater Chinese nation to show off to the world, and it is also the foundation stone for us Chinese to completely get rid of weak countries. And you, and your colleagues, will become the pride of the Chinese people and will always be kept in history." Wu Shaoting said with great excitement. He deliberately highlighted "Wang Delu" in person and made the other party feel his importance.

Wang Delu smiled very happily. He has been discriminated against and attacked by white people abroad from childhood to teenagers, from teenagers to young people. Unexpectedly, everything changed after returning to China. Not only did he have a place to use his skills, but he was highly praised by the highest head of state. This is the outlook on life that is truly worth cherishing and pursuing.

At noon, Wu Shaoting and the main officials of the Mawei Shipyard had lunch together and said some encouragement words at the lunch.

After the end, he shook hands with these officials and engineers one by one, and solemnly entrusted these people to work hard, present the results as soon as possible to the people, and promised that when the work was completed, he would personally award the national medal of honor to everyone.

At seven o'clock that night, Zhu Chenggui held a banquet at the official residence to see Wu Shaoting and his party off. After the banquet, Wu Shaoting and his two wives boarded the presidential train and continued to go to Guangzhou, the terminal station of the south.

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Chapter completed!