"I can't afford to fly on a plane, but I can still fire a shot or two from the twin 128mm anti-aircraft guns on the deck, and there's that American quadruple Bofors anti-aircraft gun. My credit card limit is definitely enough for a rapid-fire round."
Xia Yu silently mingled in the crowd, listening to an old man with binoculars talking at length.
The Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun had excellent performance and was promoted to the world through the grand stage of World War II. Even the stubborn German magistrate abandoned the 37mm hand-operated gun and produced the German version of the 40mm anti-aircraft gun, the Flak-28 (Bofors).
Unfortunately, production started too late after the war, with only a few hundred units produced in total. Not only were they fewer in number than the American Bofors, but their firepower density in parallel was also much lower.
Whether from the perspective of accessibility or business, Xia Yu's choice is the four-pack American version.
He installed four on the St. Paul, and as for the first batch of Essex-class ships during World War II, he went on an insane eight-seat convoy, which is 32.
Along with the even greater number of single-barreled 20mm Oerlikon shells, Xia Yu didn't know how many Japanese Zeros he had shot down with such firepower density; he only knew that a 40x331mm shell cost $1200.
One cannon with two 4-round magazines has 8 rounds, and a quadruple magazine has 32 rounds, which is equivalent to 38,400 dollars.
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When Xia Yu was seen, all the employees who knew him greeted him, and he could only nod to them one by one, while his attention was focused on each department on the St. Paul.
"boss!"
After all, the best record of the Flak 40 anti-aircraft gun, which was effective at firing at 1,000 meters, was only 9,168 rounds, shooting down 70 bombers.
This not only saves manpower for the artillery crew, but also ensures safety.
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That's true. Unexpected situations are rare at the ship museum, but mistakes are more likely to occur when operating at sea.
Alright, this guy is from England. Only they would miss the bang-bang cannon, which, apart from having a slightly higher firepower density, wasn't much more accurate than a 37mm hand-operated machine gun.
Of course, it's not just the hangar; all areas on the aircraft carrier open to the public are monitored.
Working on the Blackman loader is the most cost-effective option right now, while having a job on the São Paulo is a source of great pride and can directly elevate your income to the top 1% in the country.
A heated swimming pool, private cinema, public bathhouse and sauna, gym, and a web-connected conference room for video conferencing in case of emergencies...
Ascending the gangway aboard the São Paulo, hundreds of staff members in vests of various colors were familiarizing themselves with their work processes on the flight deck.
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These access control systems can also recognize VIP guests' room cards, since many of the new facilities on the ship were modified for them.
The difficulty of shooting down smaller, faster jet fighters increases exponentially.
"If not, then so be it. But I took my annual leave too early, so I definitely won't be able to make it for New Year's Day. I have to go back to Lunlun the day after tomorrow, so I'll have to come back next time."
This anti-aircraft gun is also 40mm, but the caliber of 40x154mm and the propellant of 40x331mm are vastly different, so it can only make a loud banging sound.
Xia Yu doesn't care much about other things, but the staff of the aircraft carrier museum are not allowed to drink alcohol while on board. In addition to going through security checks like tourists, they also have to take a breathalyzer test before boarding.
Xia Yu signaled to the museum staff around him to keep an eye on this guy, and when he was done watching the excitement and about to leave, to keep him there as a surprise!
"boss!"
As for the 40mm Bofors shell, it's actually easier to dodge, since small-caliber ammunition has a limited effective firing altitude, so you can just cut it off as it flies.
No need for that. We have important guests arriving tomorrow. If we want the internal trial operation to be a great experience for the big shots, the cooperation of ordinary players is equally important.
As for tourists boarding the ship after it officially opens, Xia Yu is not too worried, because following the tour guide signs, she arrived at the hangar, where each aircraft is surrounded by movable railings.
In areas not open to the public, the doors are equipped with dual access control systems: facial recognition and employee card scanning. Each employee has different access permissions.
There's even an executive lounge, but it's only for VIP customers; staff members' badges can't be used to unlock the doors.
You have to understand that the starting point for spending money in the sky is that of millionaires, plus there are their own employees, so they can't be irresponsible towards their lives.
After weaving through the crowd and having her museum badge hung on her, Xia Yu was let in by a member of the Marine Corps.
They were all old machines in very poor condition, on the verge of being scrapped. The most expensive part of the entire machine was the unmanned control system.
You'd be even happier if you could shoot down the target drone. Jet fighters are for simulated combat, and Xia Yu has been sourcing quite a few propeller-driven primary trainer aircraft lately.
Not to mention, for better visual effects, the time fuses of 128mm and 88mm shells were adjusted to fixed values during printing.
Ammunition management, fuel management, catapult takeoff and intercept landing... so far no problems have been observed.
Unlike the two-pounder bang-bang, which is an orphan caliber, if the price is low, it doesn't make much profit on the surface. It's better to use the Bofors, which still has a lot of stockpiled ammunition.
There are also a large number of cameras on the top of the hangar for real-time monitoring. In the event of an accident, a 24-hour standby infantry platoon of the village protection team on board will arrive at the scene as quickly as possible.
Xia Yu didn't install this thing because he found it troublesome. But if he equipped it with Bofors, the Cold War branch of the tank museum would open, and the imported M42 twin 40mm self-propelled anti-aircraft guns could also standardize ammunition.
The air defense force is mainly composed of locals from Konluga, since a traditionally double-flak 40 gun crew consists of 22 people, half of whom are porters.
"It's a real shame that there aren't any eight-tube blast guns."
Although he didn't spend much time on the aircraft carrier, with the help of the system, Xia Yu was the person who knew the ship best, and he had a thorough understanding of the business of each department.
These target drones are the kind of fighter jets that can be shot down by anti-aircraft guns of various calibers. Playing against MiG-29UBK, F-4K, and F-4J is like a live-fire friendly match.
The bespectacled guy added with a hint of regret.
Countries known to have strictly prohibited alcohol on aircraft carriers include the United States and China (where there are only bars similar to water bars, but no alcohol is served), while the United States and India have bars on their aircraft carriers.
The aviation sector, with its higher technical requirements, is predominantly composed of white and yellow-skinned individuals. From vintage piston aircraft to jet fighters, they absolutely cannot afford to make mistakes.
The second phase of the project already did this, blowing out alcohol content to prevent passengers from taking off.
Xia Yu walked down the decks one by one. He couldn't possibly see all 1,000-plus compartments on the ship even if he walked until tomorrow, so he only went through the key departments.
For example, there are several restaurants on the ship, as well as a total of more than 20 suites.
Starting tomorrow, VIPs will be checking into the guest rooms, including a captain's cabin reserved by a prince from the UAE.
Perhaps they were trying to keep a low profile; they just wanted to have a good time during the trial operation period and weren't even planning to attend the opening ceremony before leaving.
Unlike old Larry, who also booked the captain's cabin, but booked it for a whole week starting the day before it officially opened.
Moreover, they would only stay for one night at most, and for the remaining days they would just find a place to rest at noon and return to their Musashi at night.
This is probably the daily life of the rich; they book presidential suites just like ordinary people book hourly rooms.
Staying on an aircraft carrier is just a novelty; it's much more comfortable to stay on your own yacht.
Xia Yu, who didn't yet own a yacht, couldn't help but think.
The first distinguished guest he was to receive was also quite a character, as the guest's yacht was a modified frigate.
That's impressive. Xia Yu buys boats as tools of production; personal enjoyment is never his top priority.
The other party's conversion of warships into yachts is purely out of interest, and without such interest, they wouldn't be the first to come to the aircraft carrier museum to spend money.
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"Your Highness, we have just entered the Gulf of Gineya when radar detected two speedboats following us."
More than 500 nautical miles from the fruit, on a long, narrow yacht that resembled a warship, the butler reported to a middle-aged man in a white robe.
"Oh, are they pirates?"
The middle-aged man's eyes lit up, and he asked with a hint of excitement.
His favorite thing was pirates, so he deliberately kept the ship close to the coastline to see if he could catch any fish.
"Your Highness, without evidence we cannot determine they are pirates. Shall we order the guards to launch the small boat?"
Knowing his master's temperament, the butler took the initiative to inquire.
"No need. Sending someone else will scare them away. Let's just launch the drone!"
After finishing his sentence, the middle-aged man lifted his robe and strode quickly toward the command center on the yacht.
Yes, it's normal for a ship to have a combat command center, since this ship was converted from a frigate.
"Buzz"
On the helicopter landing pad, Xia Yu's ScanEagle, which he had his eye on, had its propellers reach the takeoff speed standard and was launched directly into the night sky by the catapult.
The Alianqiu is also equipped with this drone, and as for its own industry, just like this Heze frigate, it is not difficult to decommission it early and convert it to civilian use.
Soon, the Scan Eagle, which had taken off, transmitted the thermal images back, which were clearly visible on the large screen in the command center.
Each of the two speedboats carried seven or eight people, all of whom were armed with firearms.
"AK, this silhouette is definitely AK, and it also looks like an RPG!"
The middle-aged man said excitedly.
"Quickly record this video, and we'll retaliate!"
Having received accurate information that the two speedboats would catch up with them in 20 minutes, he was ready to devour the appetizer of this Afica trip.
Even in self-defense, procedural justice must be upheld. It was the other party who attempted robbery, and they were merely retaliating passively.
With video evidence, we can have a legitimate claim should the matter escalate to an international lawsuit.
As for how to retaliate, the middle-aged man pulled a key hanging from his neck and inserted it directly into the keyhole on the control panel.
"Buzz"
The deck at the bow opened to the left and right under hydraulic pressure, revealing a standard MK13 single-arm launcher that should have been removed underneath.
"Woo"
The launcher, along with a soon-to-be-expired RGM-84 ship-launched Harpoon missile on the rack, rotated, adjusting the angle from diagonally forward to diagonally backward.
Meanwhile, the fire control radar on the yacht locked onto the speedboat that was positioned slightly forward. Thinking they had encountered a fat sheep, the pirates, who were about to make a fortune, were completely unaware of this.
They knew there were those annoying armed security guards on these luxury yachts, but it was nighttime, and their speedboat was also welded with bulletproof steel plates.
Even those large-caliber sniper rifles can't penetrate their ship, so what's there to be afraid of? They're definitely going to make a fortune from this.
Yes, he will uphold justice on the high seas to the very end.
With that thought in mind, the middle-aged man pressed the launch button with a determined look in his eyes.
"call out"
The multi-million dollar harpoon engine ignited, and it shot into the night sky like a rocket.
"Boss, look! There's a shooting star in the sky!"
One of the pirates, with sharp eyes, pointed to the harpoon that was falling from the sky with a trail of flames and said to the leader.
"This represents good luck, you know, we..."
"boom"
Before the leader could finish speaking, a harpoon flying at Mach 0.9 slammed down, its 200-plus kilogram combat component striking another speedboat less than 100 meters away with perfect accuracy.
Accompanied by a fleeting flash of light, came a belated, deafening roar, causing the leader to swallow hard.
"Woo"
At the bow of the yacht, the MK13 launcher was reloaded within 8 seconds, and the combat command center was simultaneously alerted that a second strike was possible.
Let's do it again!
"call out"
The second Harpoon missile, nearing its expiration date, detached from the launch pad, climbed to a height of 340 meters, and then its single-shaft turbojet engine ignited, propelling it at high speed toward the other speedboat that had been locked onto.
"Quick, turn around! We have to get out of here!"
The pirate captain, unaware of the danger, yelled at the helmsman, "Can a speed of only 40 knots really shake off a missile?"
"boom"
The answer is no; the speedboat, which had just slowed down and turned around, was hit squarely.
"Phew, that was nice tonight."
With a long sigh of relief, the middle-aged man left the command center feeling refreshed and returned to his master suite with the glass starry sky ceiling to prepare for bed.
Take a nap, and when you wake up you'll be at Konglujia.
This is the daily life of a military tycoon. Compared to his brother, who buys houses all over the world, and his brother, who bought Manchester City, Old Haaland's hobbies seem quite unique.
He likes all kinds of military equipment, especially high-end naval equipment.
So when the first phase of the Afika War Museum, the Tank Museum, opened, he didn't come to Konluga with his distant relative who shared the same name as him.
Those antique tanks are so boring; warships, aircraft carriers, and carrier-based aircraft are what men find romantic.
Soon after the news of the third phase of the aircraft carrier museum came out, Lao Ha became a fan of Jihuo Defense.
He did want to convert it into an aircraft carrier yacht, but that would be too high-profile and wouldn't fit the low-key style of the Abu Dhabi family.
Compared to neighboring Dubai, the wealthier Abu Dhabi is indeed more low-key, but when it comes to spending money, it doesn't hold back at all.
The three chief's brothers each own a superyacht, with the eldest brother's converted yacht being the cheapest, costing only $180 million in conversion fees because the platform was free.
The older brother has 600 million, the younger brother has 400 million, and if he sells the Yas and gets 500 million, he can build a St. Paul.
Spending a little money is no big deal; keeping a low profile is the most important thing.
The Yas was only refitted and launched two years ago, so he won't get tired of it for at least 10 years.
If you want to be among the first to experience the benefits of aircraft carrier operations, come to Jihuo Defense.
He traveled from England and was the first to arrive, not to mention that he booked the boss's one-on-one VIP service through his relative, Xiao Hamandan.
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