Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

June 2004, Laiyang Group Shipyard.

"If our navy wants to rapidly build up its forces, we'll have to rely on your Laiyang Group!" Navy leader Zhang looked at the amphibious ship on the outfitting dock and exclaimed with great emotion, "You actually managed to build this warship in such a short time."

It weighs over 50,000 tons, has two island superstructures, and is equipped with catapults. The catapult shed has not yet been dismantled, which means it will obviously be dismantled for testing only after the sea trials have progressed to a certain stage.

"Yes, we used a modular construction method and pre-installed the internal equipment, which is why we were able to compress the construction period to this extent," Qin Chuan said. "Now, shouldn't the Navy make up its mind to order the next aircraft carrier?"

"That's right, our technological reserves are all mature. As long as this sea trial goes smoothly, the Navy will place an order for two aircraft carriers at the same time!"

Two!

"Nuclear power?"

"That's right, nuclear power!"

In recent years, nuclear power systems have matured and have been used in floating nuclear power plants at sea. A single reactor has a thermal power of 700 megawatts, and two reactors are enough to drive a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier!

The biggest advantage of nuclear power is that it does not require frequent refueling. As a result, supply ships only need to meet the needs of aviation fuel replenishment, which greatly reduces the need for replenishment. Aircraft carriers can also carry more aviation fuel and ammunition, thus increasing their endurance.

Woohoo!

With the ship's horn sounding and wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys, the gas turbines of the Type 076 amphibious assault ship officially started up!

"Comrades, we are very pleased to be here today to participate in the acceptance of the Type 076 warship! Our navy has a glorious and sacred mission that has not yet been completed, and we need modern equipment to realize the dream of a strong military! We will not only have amphibious ships, but also more aircraft carriers... Now, I announce that the first Type 076 will be named the Sichuan Province!"

On the television, a lively sea trial ceremony for warships was underway, and people all over the country were very happy, except for Sichuan Province.

"We don't want the Type 076, we want the Type 002 aircraft carrier!"

"That's right, only 50,000 tons, not enough. We need 100,000 tons!"

The people of Sichuan Province have big appetites. They don't realize that this amphibious ship, weighing over 50,000 tons, alone is enough to make many people envious.

The Russian looked at his 20,000-ton Vladivostok, which had been at sea too many times in the past year, its masts blackened with soot, making it look like a middle-aged woman. Then he looked at the Easterner's ship... No, he had to stop the domestic project! He should spend money to order from the East; the East was more reliable!

Island country.

Devastated, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wiped away its tears and began construction of its Izumo-class helicopter destroyer in the shipyard. This 20,000-ton displacement warship was already the largest amphibious ship they could build. However... they were confident that their warship could operate F-35Bs, making it far superior to the aircraft carriers of the East!

But what's under that shed? Could it be an electromagnetic catapult? No, absolutely not, the East isn't that powerful!

In Europe, Europeans have maintained their usual calm and composure. The military and such are unimportant. They want welfare, they want rights, and they can even take to the streets to protest over trivial matters. After all, they have nothing better to do.

United States.

"In recent years, the strength of the Eastern Navy has increased rapidly, and we must be vigilant..."

Inside the white house, the only old general in uniform looked worried: "We should shift our strategic focus to Asia!"

"No, no, Iraq has gone too far lately. They actually want to replace the dollar with the euro. We absolutely cannot let this happen. Therefore, our most important task is to overthrow the Iraqi regime and protect our oil interests!"

"The Iraqis are doing all this to draw our attention. The East is the most terrifying threat. Gentlemen, the amphibious ships we see are nothing compared to their 10,000-ton destroyers that are currently undergoing sea trials—that's the most powerful!"

Under the spotlight of amphibious assault ships, the 10,000-ton destroyer currently undergoing sea trials in the East seems to be little known, but anyone with a discerning eye knows that it is far more dangerous!

With a displacement of over 10,000 tons, the ship boasts a spacious interior, providing excellent living conditions. This type of warship is born for the open ocean and is far superior to destroyers that displace only a few thousand tons!

With 112 vertical launch cells, it can carry a large number of missiles. Moreover, with two or even four missiles per cell, the number of missiles it can carry has increased several times over, making it almost a replica of the arsenal ship of yesteryear.

And look at its electronic devices, they're even more powerful!

The combination of four large shields and four small shields forms a dual-band radar configuration, greatly increasing search capability and flexibility. The Americans also used it on the DDG-1000, but it was expensive. The East, on the other hand, has made it dirt cheap. We can only envy them; the Americans can't imitate it!

"10,000-ton destroyers? What's so scary about that? Our Burke-class and Ticonderoga-class destroyers are all 10,000-ton class."

"Hmph, the Easterners habitually say over ten thousand tons, but I think it's at least two thousand tons more, maybe even more! Our warships are outdated in design and simply can't compare. And that's not all; according to our analysis, the Easterners might start construction on two aircraft carriers simultaneously next..."

Two aircraft carriers? Everyone frowned; this was really difficult to deal with!

From the East, beyond the sea of ​​Laiyang.

"Attention, prepare for ejection test!"

On the deck, the sea breeze was blowing. The shed for the electromagnetic catapult had been dismantled, and a trolley was hanging on the catapult shuttle. At this time, the trolley had been increased to a counterweight of five tons.

"Power up!"

"catapult!"

With the excitation sound, the test vehicle sped forward at the front of the deck. Whoosh! Almost instantly, it reached the very front, then drew a beautiful arc before plunging into the sea. The cable trailing behind it quickly followed its descent, and once the vehicle slowed down, it was slowly pulled down.

"A five-ton vehicle can accelerate to a speed of 500 kilometers per hour. This catapult can launch all kinds of drones!"

"That's right, we can proceed with the actual launch next. We believe the catapult is performing well and is completely reliable!"

The capital city, the Yellow Tower.

"Comrades, the news from the sea is very good. Next, our navy's focus will be on the 002 and 003 aircraft carriers! Since Laiyang Group only has one dry dock, we will definitely need the cooperation of other shipyards this time! Which of your shipyards is willing to take on this great and glorious mission?"

"Our Dalian Shipyard is willing!"

"We at Hudong Shipyard are confident!"

"How about we give it to our sister company? Our Laiyang Group's shipyard is busy enough that we won't be building an aircraft carrier."

"No way!" everyone objected in unison.