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Chapter 598: Divorce plan

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"That man-made storm..."

Upon hearing this as soon as Tang Wen entered the room, he immediately turned around and left.

"Wait, never mind, never mind."

Old Zhang and Qian Lin'an each grabbed him from either side, their faces showing regret.

As soon as Tang Wen sat down, tea was immediately served in front of him. The fully fermented, high-quality Pu'er tea, dark yellow in color, exuded a rich and mellow aroma.

Since the Third Fleet made its appearance, the tea served in Beijing has been upgraded.

However, Tang Wen himself wasn't really sure how the storm had started that day:

Afterwards, he tried to consult a lot of information and found that there was a lot of coincidence involved. Every step of the superposition and resonance of sound waves caused Schumann resonance, which in turn led to a large amount of plasma in the air following the resonance. Even the spacing and array of those V1s at that time were very particular.

Fortunately, although he couldn't describe it with a precise formula, there was still a chance to figure it out by repeatedly trying through battle replays.

In his view, the fact that the man-made storm did not have a significant impact was simply because one thing was overlooked: the large-scale plasma resonance induced at the time not only caused thunderstorms but also continuously released low-frequency electromagnetic waves, which was equivalent to a giant long-wave antenna.

Every country that has built a communication array for its submarines has received this radio signal, which is very different from the long waves found in nature.

This point was not disclosed in public information, but it is absolutely irrefutable evidence of the existence of weather weapons.

However, it was expected that they wouldn't be able to get anything out of Tang Wen, as a super weapon like a weather weapon, which was still in the conceptual transformation stage, was naturally not easy to obtain.

It's just that having the answer right in front of you but not being able to get it makes you a little itchy.

The group, now seated again, is discussing:

The first ship of the Type 013 class, the aircraft carrier CV13.

That is, the improved aircraft carrier of the United States of America.

为啥从011直接跳到了013？因为真正国产的891工程012型已经下单给沪东造船厂，大概3月正式启动。

The battle that took place in Daiying started and ended abruptly, but it nearly drained the entire country within just 48 hours, and the Empire had to rely on tireless transoceanic transport to hold on until the very end.

Ten days after the battle ended, all parties except the combatants learned about the full picture of the battle through their own channels, and this generated a huge reaction:
First, it was shocking. Over 48 consecutive hours, the coalition launched more than 2000 sorties, deploying a total of about 500 modern fighter jets and 1500 to 2000 enemy aircraft in an unprecedented battle. In each of the four major air battles, the total number of aircraft on both sides was in the hundreds, and every second of the tens of minutes of fighting was like iron wings burning.

The exaggerated deployment rate, equipment consumption, and losses are all shameful, especially for the current domestic situation.

The Gulf War was merely a show of force by the Empire, but this time the Third Fleet truly pushed the limits of air defense across Europe, with both sides displaying astonishing power.

Domestically, multiple reviews of the battle were conducted overnight, shifting the location of the Third Fleet's appearance to their own position, and then they discovered... cough cough, it's not convenient to disclose!

目前全国空中力量加一起大概有900多架J7、160架J8以及48架苏27，面对动辄数百架蚊蚋和超级雨燕如蜂群一般压过来，怕不是得临时把六爷（J6）拉上去才能稍稍缓解压力。

Once the review results were released, there was no need to complain about being poor; the funding was approved in a flash, and Chaohang's procurement was finally secured without any controversy.

The price had already been agreed upon by both parties, and now the discussion revolved around where the aircraft carrier would be built.

Of course, Gaijin Shipyard wouldn't work. Tang Wen wasn't planning to break ties with Lao Mi so soon; his target was Yangjiang.

Yangjiang is also part of Guangdong Province, but it is located further south in the eastern part of Maoming. Its development is relatively slow, and the current hot industry is duty-free trade.

There are several small shipyards in Yangjiang, but they have only ever built small boats weighing a few thousand tons.

"I plan to buy and expand a dedicated enclosed dock in Yangjiang. The entire dock will be covered and invisible, and all construction will be carried out inside."

This dock is outwardly known as Yangcheng Shipyard, but not Gaijin. The equipment needed for the construction of the Hezhong... Type 013 will be transported by ocean-going submarines and cargo ships, which will allow the construction to be completed without anyone noticing.

However, including the renovation of Yangjiang Shipyard, which will take an additional 6 months, the total time will be 14 months. It will be launched in March 1999. After that, the electromagnetic compatibility test and sea trial will be handed over to Yangcheng Shipyard for completion, and it will be ready for service in the first half of 2000!
当然我提议013型首舰下水后的海试工作就转移到羊城造船厂，阳江船坞立刻开工第二条013型，这样等CV13服役时CV14也已经下水，2001年下半年海军将同时拥有1条3万吨级轻型航母CV11(大黄蜂级)、1条5万吨级中型航母CV12（891工程）、以及2条8.6万吨级超级航母，西太海权唾手可得！”

"No, no, no, that's too extreme!"

Instead of being excited, the attendees all turned pale.
Even excluding the purchase cost, the existing three aircraft carriers, CV11, CV12 and CV13, would require a total of 3500 to 4000 billion yuan over 5 to 7 years to equip them with auxiliary warships, personnel, carrier-based aircraft, supporting bases, land support, and training to combat capability, taking into account inflation. This would also require the addition of 900 pilots, 1.4 professional sergeants, and 6000 logistics personnel.

Even disregarding the cost, expanding staff is a major headache.

Maintaining another aircraft carrier battle group? Even if we burned through all our funds, it wouldn't be enough.

In fact, even ordering the 013 model was out of necessity, and it was due to a special reason:
The Royal Navy has captured an aircraft carrier!
The Prism Building suspects that Britain and the Lost Empire have colluded in a secret deal, but the domestic evidence is 100% conclusive—just kidding, an experienced high seas fleet wouldn't even have time to open the sluice gate.

This has sparked a dark, less likely speculation:

A certain warship trader may be deliberately increasing the number of British ships to entice other buyers.

This trick was so convincing that it couldn't be broken, leaving them no choice but to grit their teeth and follow it.

The navy is starting to get scared: at first they were happy to get new ships, but as more and more ships are being crammed in, they really can't handle it!
Old Zhang quickly stepped forward, determined to shift Tang Wen's focus before he unveiled even more outrageous expansion plans:

"That's right, the Air Force wants to import aircraft!"

Tang Wen's eyes lit up as soon as he spoke, the naval officers secretly breathed a sigh of relief, while the air force officers swallowed hard and chimed in to explain:
"Specifically, it's an early warning aircraft—there was a previous claim that information about the E-2 early warning aircraft could be provided."

After listening, Tang Wen looked at Lao Zhang in confusion. This shouldn't be the Navy's requirement.
"The E2 is also very useful on land. Its airframe is small, making it easy to deploy and quick to respond. It is also a small target, and its detection capabilities are sufficient. We plan to use one type of early warning aircraft jointly by the sea and the air, but the Air Force will fund it."

Another key point in reviewing the Third Fleet's campaign was highlighted: in the face of massive air battles involving hundreds of aircraft, the aircraft' own radar was simply insufficient, necessitating the command and guidance of early warning aircraft.

If the E-2 and E-3 AWACS aircraft are banned during the Christmas campaign, the coalition's combat effectiveness will be reduced by at least 6%. Tang Wen previously stated that he could provide information on the E-2C, although the single-sided rotating mechanical scanning radar has some limitations, it is sufficient for China, which hasn't even put the J-10 into service yet.

China plans to use the Y-7 as a blueprint to reverse engineer the E-2C, and incidentally, modify it into a shipborne version to achieve commonality and cross-service platform compatibility.

However, this made things somewhat tricky for Tang Wen:

E2C's technology originated from the wreckage of the Enterprise that was pushed into the sea. Although the Empire tried to salvage it immediately afterward, the Autobots had already moved it to their base.

However, Tang Wen did not copy it for a long time because E2C was simply too advanced.

The E2C is currently equipped with the AN/APS-138 radar, which is 80 years old, meaning it represents a 20-fold technological penalty. It would require 48 experience points to replicate, making it very costly.

This is even thanks to the relatively old E-2C carried by the Enterprise. The AN/APS-138 is the last generation of mechanically scanned radar carried by the E-2, capable of processing 240 targets simultaneously, with a low-altitude target detection capability (150 meters) of 185 kilometers and a maximum detection range of 480 kilometers.

If it is an E2C manufactured in the 90s, it is equipped with an upgraded AN/APS-139 radar, which is upgraded to be able to handle 600 targets, increasing the detection capability by 2 to 3 times. Of course, the penalty for imitation would be terrifying enough to make people give up.

Of course, pointing out the AN/APS-138 would also be a wonderful outcome; having this thing in the high seas would double the combat power of the Fourth Fleet.

Seeing Tang Wen's hesitation, everyone assumed he had encountered difficulties or was just boasting. But thinking about it, it was understandable, after all...

Do you want physical samples or technical data?

Seeing that no one reacted, Tang Wen repeated himself:
"Do you want the physical E2C wreckage or the technical data? The physical wreckage is 70% to 80% complete and in poor condition, but it can be provided soon. If you want the technical data, you will have to wait, but I guarantee it will be provided within two years—before the millennium."

The excessive experience required forced Tang Wen to relinquish his choice:

The wreckage is fine, but he wants to delay the development of the technology that consumes a lot of experience, hoping to upgrade it to version 14.3 within the next two years. At that time, unlocking E2C will not be a big deal.

However, even this ambiguous answer startled everyone. Qian Lin'an thought for a moment and asked:

"It's understandable that technical data takes time, but what about the price difference between physical goods and data?"

Tang Wen: "It's all free, but if you want the physical goods, you can exchange them for 10 sets of 'Flood' jamming systems. If you want the technology... you'll have to buy another Super-Aircraft. If you order the second Super-Aircraft before 2000, you'll get a complete set of E2C technical data, down to the smallest detail, like the blueprints for the toilet on the plane. We'll teach you everything you need to know!"

There was another gasp and a sound of teeth grinding in the room, both astonished by the extraordinary methods employed by Southeast Asia and shaken by the high price they had paid.

The source of the debris is pretty much obvious to everyone. The total cost of 10 sets of "flood" was only about 10 billion yuan, so overall it wasn't a loss.

And what does "two years" mean in terms of technology?
Does this mean that if we place an order now, Nanyang will send people to infiltrate the military-industrial complex and steal technology? Until they have completely stolen it all?

That's too dedicated, but not quite daring!
If this is discovered, it will definitely be the most explosive super leak case within the Empire!

"Wreckage, wreckage is enough!"

They didn't want to cause a global uproar by disrupting Prism Tower; secretly studying the wreckage was enough.

Moreover, at that time, the gap in semiconductor technology between the world and the United States had not yet widened significantly. Shanghai's semiconductor industry could barely copy the 486, and military radar technology was far behind that of civilian applications.

The core control computer of the AN/APS-139, which is two to three times more powerful than the AN/APS-138, is actually a 386. Therefore, there is no fundamental difficulty in reverse engineering the AN/APS-138, which is one level lower, and it is even possible to upgrade it to a certain extent.

After finalizing the E2C wreckage deal, Qian Lin'an brought up the 1000mm cannon:

"The structure of the artillery-launched rocket has been finalized, and a test launch can be conducted in January. In March, a payload can be launched into space. You have three opportunities to launch a 100-kilogram payload. What do you want to launch?"

……

Norway's Outer Sea
An empty Harrier fighter jet gradually descended, using its ailerons to adjust its attitude as it approached, and finally landed steadily on the deck of the Malta aircraft carrier.

After gliding for a distance, the fighter jet came to a steady stop, drawing cheers from the surrounding British sailors.

Filger, Miles, Band, and other high-ranking Royal Navy officers stood on the bridge, and couldn't help but smile at the sight.

This was the first time a Harrier had landed on the HMAS Malta, and the aircraft carrier itself had not undergone any modifications or alterations.

The Sea Harrier is very light. The Sea Harrier used for testing weighed only seven or eight tons when it landed, which is on par with the last generation of propeller-driven fighter jets and meets the load-bearing capacity considered in the Malta-class design.

All four warships acquired by the British were in good condition and well-supplied. The Royal Navy has been continuously transporting personnel and equipment aboard, while also conducting thorough inspections. The assessment revealed that:

The Malta can operate the Harrier with almost no changes (except for the electronic systems).

Of course, a landing assistance system was still necessary. The pilots on the aircraft carrier, which was not even docked, improvised a set of lighting landing aids, enabling an elite carrier-based pilot to successfully complete his first landing—takeoff wasn't a big problem either.
The Malta is equipped with a hydraulic catapult that can easily launch propeller aircraft weighing over 7.5 tons. It can also launch Sea Harriers that are empty and low on fuel.

Experts at Rosyth Shipyard assessed the condition of the Malta and proposed the following modification plan:

Only the electronic systems, catapults, and landing systems need to be modified, and other parts require only minor modifications to be fully adapted to modern jet fighters. It is sufficient even without the addition of an angled flight deck.

Because this ship, the Malta, was built almost perfectly according to the historical Malta. Although the original experts are long gone, the original design drawings are still there, and the design style and details are consistent and easy to understand.

This will be of great help to the shipyard's modernization, almost like modernizing an aircraft carrier it has built itself. As long as the materials are in place, completing the modernization in 8 to 10 months is not a problem and will not leave any hidden dangers.

General Band called Malta a gift from God. Philger, who was devastated by the sinking of the HMS Ark Royal and had even considered dying for the ship, was no longer so extreme. He was determined to take control of the heavy aircraft carrier, but the envious General Miles directly took over as acting captain and treated it like a treasure, inspecting it everywhere every day.

The Royal Navy sailors were overjoyed, especially since most of the sailors who were originally on HMS Ark Royal had been rescued and were now being transferred to serve on heavy aircraft carriers!
The only ones on the aircraft carrier who weren't laughing were Johnson and Wayne.

Since the British weren't worried about the Empire seizing the aircraft carrier, the two of them were naturally free to come and go as they pleased.

Seeing the Royal Navy benefit from misfortune, the two men had the same thought:
To sow discord.

(End of this chapter)