I built an armada

Chapter 70 Is such an advanced warship ours?
  In the office, Xu Dongguo is studying which warships to dispatch for the military training on the 23rd next month.

After careful study, he reluctantly discovered that if Su Dingping's 052 was not improved before the 23rd, the entire Northern Fleet would only be able to fight with two 2H053 frigates.

The reason why the navy was weak before was not only the gap between it and modern warships, but also the number!

The three major fleets combined cannot even manage ten decent warships.

Three 052 destroyers, one 051B, five 5H053 frigates, and the others are older warships.

For example, Luda-class 051, Yingtan and the like, because of their age, some were retired more than ten years ago, and some are still on the verge of retirement. As for small ships such as missile boats, they cannot be called true ships. warship.

There are 9 ships in total. The third ship 052 was only put into service this year, and the 051B was completed in the second half of last year. Before last year, there would have been only 7 decent warships with a group of small Kalami. It can be seen that when land artillery was put on the ship four years ago, they were really prepared to die.

Now the three major fleets each have one 052 destroyer, the Eastern Fleet has one 956E, and the Southern Fleet has one 956E. The ownership of the newly finalized 051C has not yet been determined.

Sending the 053H3 frigate onto the field will, to put it bluntly, give you points directly.

Under this circumstance, Xu Dongguo had to consider whether to apply for the right to use the 051C destroyer.

Apply now, practice for a while, and at least make an appearance during the training of the three major fleets.

It's not that he doubts Su Dingping's ability, he is just worried that the improved 052 will not be launched for testing before March 3.

More than half a month has passed since New Year's Eve, and he has not received a second call from Sun Yongguo.

Picking up the phone, he was about to call to inquire about Sun Yongguo's progress, but after thinking about it, he put the phone down.

He was worried that his urging would put too much pressure on Su Dingping, causing the improvement of 052 not to achieve the intended effect. And he also understands that improving warships is a delicate job, and the more you push it, the easier it is to cause trouble.

After thinking for a while, he decided to apply to Liu Huaming for the right to use 051C.

Picking up the phone, before dialing, there was a knock on the door.

"Chief, Dean Sun is here."

Upon hearing that Sun Yongguo was coming, Xu Dongguo said quickly: "Quick, let him come in directly."

Soon, Sun Yongguo opened the door and walked in.

The first time he saw Sun Yongguo, Xu Dongguo noticed that he looked more haggard than last time.

He was glad that he had never rushed them before. Otherwise, whether the Sun Yongguo we saw today would be able to walk in with such strides is a question.

"Comrade Yongguo, I have worked hard on you recently."

"Chief, we are not working hard." Changing the topic, Sun Yongguo said: "Dingping is really working hard. I have lost a lot of weight."

Xu Dong said earnestly in Mandarin: "I told you not to work so hard, not to be so anxious and take your time, but you didn't listen to any of them! Is our Navy anxious now? 956E is decent, and 051C is not bad either. We are not in a hurry!"

Sun Yongguo smiled and did not dwell on this issue.

"Chief, I am here to report to you on the progress of my work."

With that said, Sun Yongguo handed over the work progress sheet for the recent period.

Xu Dongguo looked at the work progress table and his expression gradually became serious.

There is no mention between the lines of how everyone worked, but instead lists some of the new technological achievements that have been tackled during this period.

Just from the words, Xu Dongguo can see that once the 052 is successfully improved, its combat level will definitely not be bad.

"How long will it take to complete?"

After thinking for a while, Sun Yongguo said: "If everything goes well, there will be no problem in launching the water test at the end of March."

End of March?
  It would be great if we could complete the water test before the 23rd.

This thought flashed past, and Xu Dongguo said with a normal expression: "Don't worry, you guys take your time and try to ensure the improved combat level of 052."

"By the way, is the military budget still enough? If it's not enough, hurry up and apply, and I'll approve it for you as soon as possible."

"Chief, when it comes to military expenditures..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Dongguo suddenly felt that he could finally be of some help.

"As much as you need, just ask! This year's military spending has just come down, so we have enough!"

"I'm not the chief. The military expenditure only cost more than [-] million." Sun Yongguo looked a little strange.

Xu Dongguo looked at the projects on the work progress list with a look of disbelief.

It only took more than [-] million to complete the research, development and improvement of so many advanced technologies?
  How can it be!

I wouldn’t be surprised if you said three to five billion!
  Sun Yongguo said helplessly.

"Chief, when the 052 improvement was initially finalized, Dingping said that more than 052 million yuan could be used to completely improve the [-] and pass it! At first, none of us believed it, and we even wanted to secretly apply for a military fund to prepare it. We are still comrades of workers and peasants. They stopped us because they were afraid of shaking the morale of the army."

"After all this time, only half of the military expenditure has been spent! From beginning to end, there was no mistake in every step! We really did it - in one go!"

"Every time Comrade Guangjun and I mentioned this matter, we were filled with emotion."

After a pause, Sun Yongguo added another sentence.

"As the workers and peasants comrades said, Comrade Dingping is a man who can create miracles!"

His eyes fell on the work progress table again, and Xu Dongguo's heart was filled with ups and downs.

Dingping is really the treasure of my navy!
  "By the way, Chief, Dingping asked me to apply for a batch of missiles for improvement! I never had time before, so I postponed it until today."

With that said, Sun Yongguo handed over the application form.

The application form lists the required quantities of YJ-801, Haihongqi-801 and torpedoes.

Xu Dongguo just glanced at it and said bluntly: "Approved! I will have someone send it over after a while."

"It's the chief!"

"Is there anything else?"

"There is no chief."

"As I said before, take your time, we are not in a hurry!"

"It's the chief!" After saying that, Sun Yongguo left here in a hurry. Looking at Sun Yongguo's leaving figure and looking at the two documents on the table, Xu Dongguo had mixed feelings in his heart.

I want to urge you, but I am too embarrassed to do so.

If there is an invasion due to foreign enemies, he will definitely rush. But just to rush to participate in the military training next month, he couldn't even cross that threshold in his heart.

If such a push leads to the improvement of 052 being unsatisfactory, he will not be able to face those military industry experts who have worked hard to overcome difficulties.

Thinking of this, he helplessly muttered to himself.

"That's all, just apply for 051C. The last place in this training will be the last. No matter what happens, it can't be too embarrassing."

As soon as the idea emerged, Xiao Chongjun called.

"Lao Xu, I heard from Lao Qian that you haven't applied for 051C yet? Your Northern Fleet doesn't plan to participate in this training, right? This is not okay! Our original intention is to boost the morale of all naval officers and soldiers. Your Northern Fleet If I don’t come, I always feel uncomfortable.”

"Xiao Chongjun, thank you for reminding me, otherwise I almost forgot that the training day is less than a month away!"

"It's all my family, thank you for seeing me outside!"

Xiao Chongjun seemed unable to hear the dissatisfaction in Xu Dongguo's words, and continued to talk to himself.

"By the way, the improvement of my 956E is going very smoothly. I should be able to catch up with the training! I have discussed it with Lao Qian. When the time comes, we will let go. No matter what, we have to take your Lao Xu's face into consideration, right?"

"You don't need to apply. Lao Qian and I have already told the chief that 051C will arrive in two days!"

Xu Dongguo held the phone and said nothing for a while.

Damn Xiao Chongjun, it’s been more than a month and he still holds a grudge!
  Zhou Qinglei received the notice that night and was ready to train 051C in a few days to prepare for the training next month.

A few days later, 051C arrived.

Since Su Dingping and others were present at the original port of berth, Zhou Qinglei directed 051C to park at another port farther away for fear of affecting their work.

At the huge military base, Zhou Qinglei commanded the 051C, two 2H053 frigates and a group of missile boats, and began daily training at sea.

Su Dingping led Sun Yongguo and others to continue to attack 052. The two parties did not interfere with each other and progressed simultaneously.

In early March, the missiles applied for were also delivered to the base, and Su Dingping and others became even busier.

Time flies, and more than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The surrounding situation is turbulent, and there are constant rumors from the outside that the construction of Toyo's fourth Kongo-class guided missile has come to an end. Although it was finally proved to be a rumor, it cast a shadow on the hearts of many naval officers and military fans.

The enemy is getting stronger and stronger. Where is the way out for our navy?
  On the evening of March 3st, the Navy’s Northern Sea Military Base.

Sun Yongguo and others looked at all the molded parts and were filled with emotion.

In about two months, such a huge project was completed. Looking back on this period of time, they were a little unbelievable.

He vaguely remembered that two months ago, a few people discussed this impossible thing here.

But now, everything has become a fact.

Sun Yongguo sighed: "It's unimaginable! Dingping led us to create a miracle!"

"Isn't it? Who would have thought at that time! The improved 052 is stronger than I imagined, and now it's just waiting to be assembled!"

Lu Guangjun sighed with emotion,
  "It's hard to imagine that such an advanced warship was actually made by us! Speaking of which, we are also this miracle..."

"Hey, Lao Lu, you are so shameless! If you play support, you should play support. If you don't say that you are the main attacker! You can figure out which one of the many technical achievements you have completed independently. ?”

When Sun Yongguo said something, Lu Guangjun suddenly coughed violently.

"Ahem - the temperature is quite low today, isn't it the beginning of spring!"

After carefully checking all the parts, Su Dingping said: "Dean, please notify Captain Zhou to come and help."

"Dingping, it may take a while."

"What's wrong?" Su Dingping glanced at several people in surprise.

"At this point, Captain Zhou is probably leading people to practice 051C!"

051C?

When did this happen?

Seeing Su Dingping's confused look, Lu Guangjun explained.

"I only found out when I met Captain Zhou a few days ago and talked about it that 051C came at the end of last month! Our navy will conduct military training on the 23rd. Our Northern Fleet does not have any warships that can be used, so the 408C that was improved by our 051th Institute was used He was sent here.”

Don’t have any warships to offer?
  Su Dingping looked at the 052 that was about to be assembled behind him, and then at the people in front of him, feeling puzzled.

"Don't get me wrong, Dingping." Sun Yongguo said quickly, "Actually, the last time I went to see the chief, the chief asked me when the 052 reform would be ready."

"Dean, what did you say at that time?"

"I considered that there were still a batch of missiles that needed to be improved, so I concluded that they could be completed by the end of March. I guess at that time, the chief thought that 052 had no chance to play, so I got 051C. Who knows, our progress is faster than I expected. quick!"

Lu Guangjun added: "Yes, it is simply a miracle!"

After listening to the two people's explanations, Su Dingping finally understood what happened.

The reason why this improvement took so long is that major innovations and adjustments were made to the technology.

Although the model he and a few people ordered was 052B.

Compared with the 052B in the previous life, it is much stronger.

Since it is not equipped with technologies such as active phased array control radar and missile vertical launch system, its combat level is somewhat worse than that of the previous 052C.

However, Su Dingping, the latter's technology, has gained considerable inspiration from the analysis of the core technology of 052D. It won't be long before the second improvement of 052 will be put into practice.

"I'm going to urge you." Lu Guangjun said: "Since we have completed the training ahead of schedule, the three major fleets will be training on the 23rd. Let Captain Zhou and the others drive 052 over."

"It makes sense! I'll urge you too!"

(End of this chapter)