Siheyuan: Game of Red Dust

Chapter 156 Frigate modification is successful

On Monday, after Li Weidong arranged the next work at the institute, he and Lou Xiaoe took the selected researchers to the Tianjin Shipyard.

When Li Weidong arrived at the Tianjin Shipyard, a "Rika" class frigate sent by the Navy, which was a replica of the original Russian "Rika", also soon docked at the Tianjin Shipyard.

The ship is a full-deck ship with a normal displacement of 1226 tons, an overall length of 91.58 meters, a waterline length of 86 meters, a beam of 10.2 meters, and a draft of 2.93 meters. It has a crew of 168, including 21 officers. Powered by two steam turbines generating a total of 2 horsepower, it has dual shafts and twin rudders, a speed of 20000 knots, and a range of 28 knots/14 nautical miles. It is equipped with three single-barreled 2000mm naval guns, two twin 100mm naval guns, and one triple torpedo launcher.

Li Weidong boarded the ship and took a look. There were many places that needed to be modified. The first thing he had to do was to remove the steam turbine and replace it with a controlled nuclear fusion reactor. However, because the hull was too small, there would definitely be an excess of electricity if the controlled nuclear fusion reactor was installed. After all, the hull was too small and not many things could be installed. But there was no other way, he could only install more electromagnetic machine guns.

That's right. During this period, researchers at the institute designed an electromagnetic machine gun based on the principle of the electromagnetic railgun. Although it is not as far-reaching and powerful as the electromagnetic railgun, it can still hit farther than ordinary machine guns, and the ammunition is much cheaper.

Then there's the ship's main guns, which will definitely need to be replaced with electromagnetic railguns. Li Xin plans to install three single-barrel 406mm caliber electromagnetic railguns, two at the bow and one at the stern. The remaining electromagnetic machine guns or small electromagnetic cannons will be installed after Li Weidong's installation is complete, and the electromagnetic railguns will be considered for installation later.

The torpedoes do not need to be dismantled, as Li Xin does not have much time to design new torpedoes for the time being.

In addition, a fire control radar system must be installed and connected to satellites.

The project is huge, and a new type of gantry crane needs to be built. After all, the gantry crane at Tianjin Shipyard is too small and difficult to work.

Li Weidong needs to redesign a large gantry crane to prepare for the manufacture of battleships after modifying this naval warship.

With the institute mobilizing various resources, a large gantry crane was built in just one month. The warship drove to the dock and began to be dismantled.

With the help of a large gantry crane, the dismantling was very quick. In half a month, the warship was reduced to an empty shell.

Under the command of Li Xin, technicians from the 011 Institute, naval soldiers on the warship, and workers from the Tianjin Shipyard began to install a small nuclear fusion reactor on the warship. After half a month, the small nuclear fusion reactor was successfully installed and an ignition test was carried out. After confirming that there were no problems, they began to install various weapon systems, fire control radars and other equipment.

The first things to be installed were the fire control radar and electromagnetic railgun. This was quick because they were finished products and could be installed directly, so it was completed in a week.

The rest is to install small electromagnetic guns and electromagnetic machine guns. The main function of these two weapons is air defense. Although due to the range of the electromagnetic rail gun, it is rare to encounter air force units head-on, but it is better to be prepared.

After more than two months, this naval frigate has been transformed beyond recognition by Li Weidong. It can be said that it has been upgraded from a shotgun to a cannon. Its power and deterrent effect have been greatly enhanced. The specific amount of improvement will only be clear after sea trials.

Under the command of Li Weidong, the frigate slowly left the dock and prepared for sea trials tomorrow.

The next morning, Li Weidong washed up and went to the dock with the engineers from the institute.

After arriving at the dock, Li Weidong found that Chief Yang from the military had already arrived, and he hurried forward.

"Commander, why are you here?"

"You have completed the transformation of the frigate. Can I not come and take a look? How is the transformation? How much has it been strengthened?" asked Commander Yang.

"Chief, we are conducting sea trials today, and the detailed data will be available later. What I calculated are only theoretical data, so let's wait for the sea trial data later." Li Weidong said.

"Well, that's right. Then let's start the sea trial right away!" After Chief Yang finished speaking, he couldn't wait to board the frigate, and Li Weidong and others hurriedly followed.

After boarding the ship, Li Weidong gave the order:

“Everyone prepare to conduct sea trials immediately.

All the technicians of the 011 Institute immediately went to their respective posts and prepared detailed records of the navigation performance, speed, heading stability and weapon equipment performance parameters of the upcoming maritime operations.

Frigate soldiers, immediately return to your assigned posts and prepare for sea trials."

"Yes"

Everyone shouted in unison and immediately ran to their respective posts.

"Order, sea trials begin."

"receive"

"The small nuclear fusion reactor has started up and is delivering power."

"The generator has started, and the power supply to the entire ship is normal"...

011 Engineers in charge of various equipment reported the equipment's operating status to Li Weidong.

"Reporting that all equipment is operating normally, shall we set sail immediately?"

"set sail!"

As Li Weidong finished speaking, the frigate sailed from the dock of Tianjin Shipyard towards the depths of the ocean.

"Slowly increase the power output to test the ship's maximum speed."

After moving away from the coastline, Li Weidong gave orders.

Before the modification, the frigate's maximum speed was 25 knots, but Li Weidong installed a small nuclear fusion reactor and used an all-electric propulsion system. Because of the nuclear fusion reactor, the power has increased many times. It may also be because of the small size of the ship that it cannot exert its due power.

After all, its hull is small, and if the power is too great, it will easily cause a capsize accident. After all, it is like a big horse pulling a small cart!

"Report, the speed has reached 40 knots and the ship is stable."

"Report, the speed has reached 45 knots, and the hull is stable."

"Report, the speed has reached 50 knots, and the hull is slightly drifting."

"Okay, reduce the speed to 45 knots and continue sailing."

"Yes."

"Report, speed has dropped to 45 knots, all equipment is operating normally."

"Okay, let's do the turning test."

"Yes"

"Report, the turning test is normal, all equipment is operating normally, and the hull remains stable."

"Next, conduct weapons testing. Immediately activate the fire control radar and launch a fire attack on the ** and ** areas. Prepare the main guns for three bursts of fire."

"Yes"

"Zizizi" "Dongdongdong"

The crackling sound of lightning and the sound of electromagnetic railgun shells breaking the sound barrier continued.

"Report, the target has been destroyed."

"Okay, notify the frigate to bombard the ** and ** areas in preparation for an air defense test."

"Yes."

five minutes later
"Buzz buzz buzz" "Boom boom boom"

For a moment, the small electromagnetic cannons and electromagnetic machine guns on the frigate were buzzing non-stop, and the sounds of shells and bullets breaking through the sound barrier were also continuous.

"Report, all shells have been intercepted, interception rate, 100%."

"Good! I declare that the frigate's sea trials have been successful and we are ready to return!"

"Yes"

The frigate began to turn and head towards the dock of Tianjin Shipyard.

(End of this chapter)