With Commander Yuan's endorsement, the heads of the research institutes and experts below...
They dared not speak out against their anger and could only nod and obey orders.
"Principal Su, let's first decide on a project code name for this aircraft carrier."
These kinds of research and development projects, which require the full resources of the nation, are all classified as top secret.
Furthermore, nobody knows whether the US has NATO or whether they have spies within our ranks.
If the Americans find out that Sulin is developing an aircraft carrier, they will definitely try to sabotage it behind the scenes.
Delaying the development of aircraft carriers is a serious offense.
Su Lin cleared his throat.
"This time, Lanxiang Military Industry will take over the entire project of China's first independently developed aircraft carrier."
It is hoped that all research institutes can put aside past grievances and work together.
I've already chosen a name for this first aircraft carrier.
【The Aircraft Carrier "Mantis Shrimp"】!
"Mantis shrimp???"
"The Americans have Nimitz, Lincoln, and Kilo-class destroyers; how imposing and powerful they are!"
"Mantis shrimp, you're being way too casual."
"If the American intelligence agents found out about this, wouldn't they laugh their heads off?"
"This is so unbecoming of a great power!!!"
The designation of an aircraft carrier has once again provided an outlet for the frustrations of experts and scholars.
Having just been scolded by Commander Yuan, it started chattering incessantly again.
"Quiet! Quiet!!!"
Commander Yuan slammed his hand on the table.
"This is the operation code name. Besides copying homework, what else can you do?"
Is the code name for an aircraft carrier development project important? What's important is that the development is successful.
Let's contribute our strength to the Chinese Navy! I think the name "Mantis Shrimp" is good.
So what if it's a Ford-class? We'll still crush them!
"Principal Su, who will design our power system?"
The speaker was the CEO of Huaxia Power, who had previously provided power solutions for several frigates and cruisers for the Eastern Military Region.
It is also currently the largest steam power research and development company in China.
"Principal Su, why don't we use our WS-16 turbofan engine?"
"If we can provide power for the J-20, it would be feasible to build a few more and use them on aircraft carriers."
"Steam power is too outdated; at least gas turbines should be used. The American aircraft carriers are currently powered by steam."
"They're practically retired already, and we're only just starting research and development?"
Su Lin originally planned to use the WS-15 turbofan engine for modification and upgrading.
As part of the power system of the aircraft carrier "Mantis Shrimp"
This can also save a large amount of research and development funds.
But if we're going to build it, we should build the best in the world.
In the end, they chose to use nuclear power as the power source for the mantis shrimp.
"This time, the aircraft carrier 'Mantis Shrimp' will be nuclear-powered and will have a displacement of 120,000 tons!"
"120,000 tons of displacement??? Principal Su, this is too big a step and it will backfire."
Our previous upgrade plan for the Vagri aircraft carrier only required a displacement of 70,000 tons.
Isn't that a bit too far-fetched?
"I remember that the world's largest aircraft carrier at present, the USS Gerald, is only about 100,000 tons."
120,000 tons? Isn't that like pissing on the heads of the Americans?
"Principal Su, does Lanxiang Military have experience in developing nuclear-powered equipment? We only have three years to develop it."
This isn't about making a PowerPoint presentation; it's about practicality!
Commander Yuan only just learned that Su Lin actually planned to build the world's largest aircraft carrier by displacement.
He nudged Su Lin's elbow.
"Principal Su, isn't this a bit too ambitious? The most important thing about this research and development mission is to gain experience."
Overcoming technical challenges and successfully developing the product is the most important thing!
Su Lin has already purchased the blueprints; the nuclear power system alone cost him 11 billion.
Wouldn't it be a waste not to use it?
"Am I in charge, or are you? This power system development will be handled by Lanxiang Military Industry."
The fact that a single department is responsible for this is also a challenge that must be overcome in the first phase of this research and development.
I've made up my mind!
Seeing that Su Lin was determined, Commander Yuan dared not continue to persuade him.
After all, this time Commander Yuan provided manpower but not money.
The one who pays is the boss.
Su Lin says how to conduct research and development, then we'll conduct research and development that way, even if it involves burning coal!
"With such a powerful engine, what about the entire aircraft carrier's electronic control system? Which company in China can develop such a complex electronic control system right now?"
An aircraft carrier looks like just a giant ship.
However, its internal structure is extremely complex.
In particular, a large number of carrier-based aircraft are also needed.
Defensive weapons, ship-launched missiles, etc.
The requirements for the electronic control system are very high.
However, Su Lin had already purchased all the design drawings and wiring diagrams.
Just follow the blueprints for construction.
"The electronic control system will be handled by the Southeast Electronics Research Institute. Is Director Wu Kexin okay with that?"
Su Lin looked at Wu Kexin; this was the same person who had been at the previous Huaxia Type 90-II main battle tank project meeting.
You've been working against yourself all along. Now, whatever I, Su Lin, want you to do, you have to do.
"Commander Yuan, I have experience with the point control systems of frigates and destroyers."
However, our research institute has never developed anything of the aircraft carrier size.
Besides, we don't even have a prototype circuit; I can't guarantee the success of the development.
"Principal Su, as you know, research institutes in China started relatively late."
Our research and development capabilities are limited; we can't afford to let poor task allocation lead to this.
This has impacted the progress of research and development.
"There are circuit diagrams available; just follow them to build it!"
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