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

Raimov's thoughts seemed to drift back to the days when he had just arrived in the East.

At that time, he also followed Qin Chuan back and forth like this.

Qin Chuan made great efforts and invested a large sum of money to open up the Eastern market for their DA90 gas turbine.

Thanks to their tireless efforts, the Eastern Navy finally agreed to import this gas turbine. The first step was to test its performance. The test stand was set up, and the testing should proceed smoothly.

Unexpectedly, Dongfang actually didn't want it anymore. Isn't this a trap?

Raimov was seething with anger.

"Engineer Qin, how could they go back on their word!"

"That's how it is when dealing with the military. Until a formal contract is signed and a deposit is paid, anything can change," Qin Chuan said. "But don't worry, we're friends, and I'll definitely help you with this!"

Raimov nodded: "Yes, Engineer Qin, we are true friends! On behalf of the Dawn Bureau, I thank you!"

"Man proposes, God disposes. After we get there, we'll first ask my second uncle for details."

"it is good!"

Qin Chuan had just returned from abroad and was very tired.

But for friends, I have to go to great lengths!

However, the knife was stuck in his friend's ribs.

……

When they arrived in the capital, it was already dark. Qin Chuan took Raimov to eat something first, then bought some gifts and went straight to his second uncle's house.

"Xiao Chuan's here. Your second uncle's been very busy lately, he probably won't be back until very late. You..."

"Auntie, I have something urgent to attend to and need to see my second uncle as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll make a call and say the child is sick."

"Ah."

Ten minutes later.

Boom!

The door was pushed open from the outside, and Qin Jiantai rushed back in: "What happened? How's the child? Xiao Chuan?"

Upon seeing Qin Chuan, Qin Jiantai realized what was happening: "Xiao Chuan, I have to go back later. Let's hurry up and explain the situation first."

Raimov pulled out his notebook.

"The Navy is very satisfied with the two Type 956 destroyers. Not only did they take the two on the slipway on the spot, but they may also place additional orders. Russia has launched a plan for the Type 21956 destroyer, which can solve the Navy's most urgent need for regional air defense capabilities. It is expected that more than four more ships will be purchased."

"That makes six ships. In the 1990s, these few new warships would have been sufficient. Therefore, the navy no longer needed to order more warships! The demand for ship propulsion was also less urgent. Most importantly, we ran out of money!"

Whether it's purchasing warships or engines, it all costs money. If we don't have the money now, we can't continue with the project.

That's all the money the government can come up with!

"Second Uncle, we've invested a lot of money in Laiyang Factory. This project can't fall through! Second Uncle, you have so many ideas, you'll definitely come up with a good solution!"

Qin Chuan looked at Qin Jiantai with eager eyes.

"Yes, Mr. Qin, you must help us!"

Raimov spoke.

"I really can't help you with this!"

"Second Uncle, those Sovremenny-class destroyers still use boilers, which is too outdated. Doesn't our navy want to replace them with gas turbines?"

"We'd like to, but the gas turbines at the Dawn Bureau aren't powerful enough!"

Qin Jiantai sighed: "Your gas turbines only have a 20-megawatt output power. The original four boilers and two steam turbines of the 956 destroyer could output 75 megawatts of power. If we replace them with your gas turbines, we would need four of them. It's too uneconomical!"

“Our gas turbine power can be increased!” Qin Chuan quickly said, “Raimov, when I was at your Dawn Bureau, I remember hearing about an upgraded version!”

“Yes, the power can be increased to twenty-five megawatts.” Raimov nodded.

"Twenty-five megawatts is still a bit low!"

Qin Jiantai frowned: "Two engines are only fifty megawatts each, which is much lower than the seventy-five megawatts of the 956 destroyer. Our navy requires at least thirty knots, so your power should be at least sixty megawatts."

The faster the speed, the greater the resistance.

The Type 956 destroyer can reach a speed of 32.7 knots with a power of 75 megawatts, but if it only needs to reach 30 knots, a power of 60 megawatts will be enough. At this point, speed and drag are in a cubic relationship!

“Okay, Second Uncle, then we must improve the gas turbine to a power output of 30 megawatts!” Qin Chuan said.

"Engineer Qin..."

Raimov panicked. "Are you kidding me? Thirty megawatts? That's impossible!"

"Well, I have to go now. I'll find an opportunity to submit a report to you all, and hopefully by tomorrow at the earliest, the leaders will be able to spare some time to hear your report," Qin Jiantai said. "Good luck!"

Keep going! How do I cheer you on?

Watching Qin Jiantai's departing figure, Raimov looked utterly helpless.

"Engineer Qin, according to our Dawn Bureau's plan, even adding a zero-stage compressor and increasing the turbine temperature can only increase the power to a maximum of 26.7 megawatts, or 30 megawatts..."

"Rounded up, that's thirty megawatts!"

Raimov's eyes widened. This, this, this...

Isn't this a lie? Providing equipment to the military with such a large discrepancy in the data is a crime, which could not only lead to jail time, but also possibly execution!

"Technology is constantly evolving. Even if we can't achieve it now, can't we find ways to strive for it in the future?"

Qin Chuan said with a determined look, "We've already invested a lot of money in the gas turbine project at Laiyang Plant, we absolutely can't give up! Tomorrow, we'll report on the 30-megawatt target and try to get funding from the military. Once we get their money, we'll..."

Raimov still felt it was somewhat unreliable.

"That's how a market economy works. You don't understand, just follow my lead," Qin Chuan said. "Work overtime and get the plan done tonight!"

The two checked into a nearby hotel. Raimov racked his brains to come up with a report plan, while Qin Chuan made an excuse to buy something and went for a stroll before getting into a Hongqi sedan parked nearby.

"Uncle Wang, I'm so sorry to trouble you to make this trip."

"Don't bother, you're a great hero of our navy! Let's discuss it again, and make sure nothing goes wrong tomorrow..."

"Ah."

……

The following afternoon, in a conference room at the Yellow Building in Gongzhufen.

"Distinguished leaders, we have heard that our navy has purchased Sovremenny-class destroyers and will place more orders in the future. However, we believe that the Sovremenny-class destroyers' propulsion system is too outdated. Therefore, we are willing to provide the navy with more advanced gas turbines!"

"What advanced gas turbines? Your Yangchang factory is just a steel plant, what kind of gas turbines could you possibly build?"

A sudden voice rang out: "Leaders, don't listen to their nonsense from the Yangchang Shipyard! Using boilers is still the most reliable method. Our Bingcheng Boiler Factory and Bingcheng Steam Turbine Factory can easily replicate the power system of the Sovremenny-class destroyer!"

Raimov's expression changed instantly. What did that mean? There was a competitor?