ccnovels #297 - Chapter 297: The Chief Engineer Who Knew Nothing! The Fourth Generation Aircraft Carrier, Inc
#297 - Chapter 297: The Chief Engineer Who Knew Nothing! The Fourth Generation Aircraft Carrier, Inc
The higher-ups couldn't take it anymore!
First, the project was canceled, and the chief engineer was removed.
But at least...
General Wang said that although the Varyag project was canceled, they would develop a domestic aircraft carrier.
They could still participate.
What does this mean now?
"Why?!"
Hu Wenming roared, pointing at his project colleagues: "We've been researching the Varyag for almost a year now!"
"In terms of aircraft carriers, no one in the country has better technology than us!"
"Why aren't we allowed to participate in the new aircraft carrier?"
"Who understands aircraft carriers better than us?!"
Being removed from his position as chief engineer had already made him very angry.
And now?
He doesn't even have the qualification to participate in the development.
This is outrageous!
"They do have experience..." General Wang lowered his voice.
China doesn't have an aircraft carrier.
Hu Wenming and his team were the first to come into contact with aircraft carrier technology.
They must have accumulated some technical knowledge, right?
General Wang firmly believed that Chen Hao could build an aircraft carrier that surpassed the Varyag.
But...
Whether it's research and development or construction.
Such a large project requires many people.
Didn't Chen Hao also specifically request a group of scientific researchers?
In this case, Hu Wenming and his team are certainly more suitable.
Chen Hao sneered in his heart.
In his previous life.
Hu Wenming was indeed the chief engineer of the Varyag and did complete the Varyag's modification.
But!
Twenty years later, he became 'famous' again.
Embezzlement and bribery!
Abuse of power!
Even...
Leaking secrets!
When Chen Hao 'self-destructed' in 2033, Hu Wenming hadn't even been released from prison!
It's just that this is something that will happen many years later, and he can't possibly tell General Wang that he can foresee the future.
"They're not suitable, so I won't use them," Chen Hao smiled.
"Not suitable?" General Wang was puzzled.
"The new aircraft carrier and the Varyag are not the same thing," Chen Hao lowered his voice.
"The people I chose are exactly what the new aircraft carrier needs. The relevant technology of the Varyag aircraft carrier is in many different fields in the development of the new aircraft carrier, and may even hold us back."
General Wang didn't understand the technology.
Hearing him say this, he immediately nodded: "You decide on the technical aspects, I didn't consider this carefully this time."
He was thinking that the team that had been researching the Varyag project for a year would definitely be of great use to Chen Hao.
Therefore, in addition to the people on the list, he brought these people over.
As a result...
"I'm not convinced!" Hu Wenming gritted his teeth.
"Not convinced?"
Chen Hao walked down the stage and stopped in front of him: "Director Hu has been researching for so long and claims to know a lot about aircraft carriers, so let me ask you... How much do you know about electromagnetic catapults?"
What?!
Hu Wenming was completely stunned.
Currently, there are three types of take-off methods for carrier-based aircraft.
Ski-jump take-off.
Hydraulic catapult.
Steam catapult.
Steam catapult has the highest efficiency and is also being used in North America, but the technical difficulty is also very high.
As for electromagnetic catapult...
What the hell is that?
Unbeknownst to him, the middle-aged man sitting not far away showed an extremely excited expression.
His name is Ma Weimin.
He is an expert in ship integrated electric power and electromagnetic energy.
"In addition, how much does Director Hu know about non-ski-jump, non-catapult take-off?" Chen Hao asked again.
"..."
Hu Wenming was even more stunned.
There are only two ways for carrier-based aircraft to take off.
Either ski-jump or catapult.
Where did the third method come from?
"Nonsense!"
He couldn't help it and rebuked: "Besides ski-jump and catapult, where else is there another take-off method?!"
"Who said there isn't?"
Suddenly!
Several people stood up one after another.
Li Zhiguang.
Zhang Enhe.
Song Wencong.
They were all old acquaintances of Chen Hao and also high-level members of the new fighter project.
The J-20C is a ski-jump take-off fighter.
But!
When Chen Hao discussed it with them, he said that this new fighter could be modified in the later stages.
For example, vertical take-off and landing!
"Old Li?" Hu Wenming recognized Li Zhiguang.
The father of aero-engines, who wouldn't recognize him here?
"Could it be that Director Hu has never thought that fighter jets can take off and land vertically?" Li Zhiguang asked coldly.
"Vertical..." Hu Wenming was stunned.
"Mr. Hu, you can leave now."
General Wang said in a deep voice: "The new aircraft carrier project is decided by the highest level in the capital and is fully responsible by Mr. Chen Hao -- whoever he lets stay can stay."
Conversely.
Whoever Chen Hao lets go must leave, and there is no room for sentimentality!
Hu Wenming's lips moved.
He finally turned around and left.
Even the chief engineer was forced to leave, so what reason did the other core high-level members who participated in the Varyag's research and development have to stay?
...
Those who should leave have left.
The number of people on site has decreased by almost half.
"Director Chen!"
Liu Gang ran over excitedly: "You transferred me here, is it... the one you mentioned last time?"
Back then, Chen Hao went to the Ling'ao Nuclear Power Station to be responsible for the fourth-generation nuclear power technology.
Liu Gang had argued with him.
Later, his attitude completely changed, and he apologized more than once.
He was sincerely convinced by Chen Hao, not entirely because of nuclear power, but because of...
Fourth-generation nuclear power technology.
Thorium-based molten salt reactor.
Miniaturization!
"That's right."
Everyone present is on the list, so there is no need to hide anything.
Chen Hao raised his voice: "Next, I will guide everyone to streamline the technical data of the Varyag and then comprehensively modify it. The ultimate goal is..."
"Fourth-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier!"
"Displacement of 140,000 tons, power of 150 megawatts!"
"Equipped with four electromagnetic catapults, carrying more than 100 various types of aircraft!"
Fourth-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier!
The scene.
A dead silence.
Everyone showed a shocked expression.
Among them, many people didn't believe it at all.
What Chen Hao said would completely crush North America in terms of performance!
How is that possible?!
"Director Chen, I have a question..." Zhang Enhe raised his hand.
"Director Zhang, please speak."
"It seems like there's no meaning for us to be here, right?"
Anyway, they are all going to participate in the research and development of the aircraft carrier, 'our own people'. He felt that there was no need to hide it: "Our fifth-generation aircraft is almost finished, it seems... there is no need to participate."
"Wh... what?!"
An old man widened his eyes: "What fifth-generation aircraft? We... where did we get a fifth-generation aircraft?!"
"According to NATO standards, it's a fourth-generation aircraft," Zhang Enhe replied with a smile.
"Whether it's fourth-generation or fifth-generation, how could we possibly have it? Don't fool me!"
"That's right! North America has a new fighter jet, said to be a fourth-generation standard, that only had its first flight three years ago."
"It will take at least a few years to enter service!"
In the hearts of most scientific researchers, North America is the pinnacle of military technology.
To put it bluntly.
North America's fourth-generation aircraft, which hasn't been in service for long, how could China possibly have it?
"Everyone!"
Zhang Enhe pointed at Chen Hao and explained to everyone: "Last year, according to the technical data from Director Chen, China's stealth fighter has entered the final stage of tackling key problems -- the carrier-based aircraft of the new aircraft carrier is likely to be this one!"
General Wang was present.
So many scientists were present.
Obviously, he couldn't and wouldn't dare to lie.
So...
It's real?!
China has its own stealth fighter?
Swish!
Countless eyes locked onto Chen Hao.
Just now, Zhang Enhe claimed that the stealth fighter's technical data came from Chen Hao?!