The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 1020 Millennium National Day Gift

9 month 30 day.

Yangcheng Shipyard.

Colorful flags can be seen everywhere, and the bright five-star red flag flutters in the wind.

The weather is clear today, the sky is blue, there are clouds all over the sky, and the water and sky are one color.

At the dock, the officers and soldiers lined up. Captain Zhang Zhaozhong stood at the front of the team, while the two deputy captains, the political commissar, and the chief of staff were one body position behind Zhang Zhaozhong.

The aircraft carrier is already full of carrier-based aircraft and helicopters!

The Liao ship's tens of millions of parts are all domestically made, and it is designed, built and equipped completely independently.

The completion of the "Liao" indicates that China has mastered the ability to independently develop modern medium-sized aircraft carriers, and also indicates that China has reached world-class level in aircraft carrier development, second only to the United States.

The hull number '17' is very clear, and the huge body of the aircraft carrier makes people clearly feel this steel behemoth.

On the ship, colorful flags fluttered in the wind, and the national flag, party flag, and military flag fluttered in the wind.

More than 3,000 crew members were lined up there in an orderly manner. In addition, there were front-line construction workers, technicians, and leaders of the Yangcheng Shipyard.

The temporary stage for the 'Type 002 Aircraft Carrier Commissioning Ceremony' was very eye-catching.

The military band played a cheerful welcome song.

To the sound of cheerful welcome music, the leaders accompanied by Liu Tao came over in a special car.

There was warm applause.

The whole scene seemed grand, festive and solemn.

As the National Day is approaching, the Type 002 aircraft carrier is put into service as a tribute to the National Day.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, the auspicious time had arrived and the handover ceremony began.

Even though it was not the first time that Liu Tao saw the Type 002 aircraft carrier, he still couldn't help but marvel at it when he saw it again. It was a real steel behemoth, so huge that it was enough to shock people.

Don’t be fooled by the footage shot by CCTV, which makes it look like an aircraft carrier looks like a fishing boat. The real aircraft carrier is a real steel behemoth, a huge monster.

Look at today, many senior military leaders have come here to attend the commissioning ceremony of the Type 002 aircraft carrier, not just the navy.

After all, aircraft carriers are the most important equipment in the navy's equipment sequence and the core force of naval operations.

As the largest warship in China at present, the Type 002 aircraft carrier is worthy of attention from all military departments, not just the navy.

The army, navy and air force all attach great importance to the Type 002 aircraft carrier.

Even many strategies and tactics will be adjusted due to the commissioning of the Type 002 aircraft carrier.

First, the leader delivered a speech. He spoke highly of the Type 002 aircraft carrier, believing that it was an important milestone in the development history of the Chinese Navy and a milestone in China's shipbuilding industry. The leader hoped that the officers and soldiers of the fleet would live up to the trust of the country and the expectations of the people, and give full play to the combat effectiveness of the Type 002 aircraft carrier as soon as possible, and form the combat effectiveness of the aircraft carrier formation with the Type 002 aircraft carrier as the core as soon as possible.

The applause was extremely enthusiastic; the delivery of a new naval ship had never been so grand!
The leader went on to say, "This is a great historical moment. From the Type 001 light aircraft carrier to the Type 002 aircraft carrier, this is a huge leap. It reflects my country's aircraft carrier development capabilities and the enhancement of my country's aircraft carrier industry. It also means that from this moment on, my country has officially entered the 'dual aircraft carrier era'. The Type 002 aircraft carrier is not only a world-class aircraft carrier, but also one of the most advanced conventional-powered aircraft carriers currently available! From now on, our navy is about to enter a new stage of development. We will truly go to the high seas to protect our motherland's maritime borders and interests. Only when our navy is strong will others dare not invade our borders!" When the leader said this, many veteran navy officers at the scene couldn't help but burst into tears.

They have personally experienced and witnessed the difficulties in naval development.

A century-old navy, this is not just talk.

They know better than anyone how difficult it is for the Chinese Navy to reach this point!
Now, the Chinese Navy not only has various types of advanced warships, but will soon have world-class aircraft carriers.

Before this, the Type 001 light aircraft carrier had already made the navy celebrate like a New Year, and now the service of the Type 002 aircraft carrier has allowed the navy to hold its head high.

Now, entering the 'dual aircraft carrier era', the Chinese Navy is no longer a second-rate navy in the world, but a world-class navy.

Looking around the world, the Chinese Navy ranks third in the world, only after the US Navy and the Polar Bear Navy!

The only thing about the Chinese Navy that is inferior to the Polar Bear Navy is its underwater nuclear submarines.

However, with the Type 093 and Type 094 nuclear submarines about to enter service, China has reached the world's leading level in nuclear submarine performance, and the only thing lacking is the stock.

As for inventory, it is just a matter of time.

At the Yangcheng Shipyard, a Type 093 nuclear submarine and a Type 094 nuclear submarine are being built simultaneously; at the Beibu Gulf Shipyard, a Type 093 nuclear submarine and a Type 094 nuclear submarine are also being built simultaneously.

Similarly, at the Bohai Shipyard, a Type 093 nuclear submarine and a Type 094 nuclear submarine are under construction.

The total construction period of the first Type 093 nuclear submarine and Type 094 nuclear submarine takes a full nine years, because it is necessary to train workers and build supporting factories, which is almost from scratch.

Starting from the second ship, the total construction period will only take five or six years.

In a few years, China will surpass the Polar Bear Navy in terms of nuclear submarines and become the second most powerful navy in the world.

As for aircraft carriers, although the Type 002 aircraft carrier is a medium-sized aircraft carrier, not a large aircraft carrier, it is not inferior if it goes head-to-head with a large aircraft carrier, because the performance of the Type 002 aircraft carrier's carrier-based aircraft, the J-11C carrier-based aircraft, is more advanced than the US F/A18 "Hornet" carrier-based aircraft.

In the future, Americans will regret not upgrading their F14 'Panda' carrier-based aircraft.

The F14 'Panda' carrier-based aircraft has an old fuselage and its avionics system can no longer keep up with the times!
At its own doorstep, the Chinese Navy is not afraid of any navy!
Then Liu Tao gave a speech. As the chief designer of the Type 002 aircraft carrier and also the chief designer of the Type 001 aircraft carrier, Liu Tao has the title of "Father of Aircraft Carriers". There are so many titles like this that Liu Tao couldn't count them all with both hands.

Liu Tao expressed confidence that the performance of the Type 002 aircraft carrier has definitely reached the world's advanced level, and that the Type 002 aircraft carrier is not the end point of China's aircraft carriers, but only the starting point!
Liu Tao revealed that China's next step will be to develop a large aircraft carrier, which may even be a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. He also talked about the electromagnetic catapult, saying that it is more advanced than the steam catapult.

This was actually Liu Tao's smokescreen, further encouraging Britain and France to invest more money in aircraft carriers, and also helping the US military so that it could get more military spending.

It is obviously unrealistic to let Americans develop well. When things get quiet, we should think about action!

If we don't find something for the Americans to do, they will always be staring at the other side of the Pacific Ocean, which is very bad.

Afghanistan is still waiting for the US to spend money, and Iraq or Libya are also waiting for the US to burn money. If it takes another 20 years and each place burns trillion US dollars, it would be perfect.

It just so happens that the current situation is very good for George Walker. The oil, military industry, etc. are all pouring money into George Walker behind the scenes.

(End of this chapter)