Chapter 3264: The ambitions of the White Elephant Kingdom

The Baixiang country is a big country. In their own minds, they have always believed that, since it is a big country, it must have the confidence and dignity of a big country. For example, their weapons and equipment must be self-researched. No matter how much it costs, it is worth it.

The equipment of the three armies of the White Elephant Kingdom is now undergoing self-research. The Air Force has the Glorious fighter jets and the Army has the Arjun tanks, and the development of the Arjun tanks is earlier than the Glorious fighters.

After all, they mainly fought on land, so in the 1960s, there was a plan for self-research, and in the 1970s, the development officially began. It was called White Elephant Leopard at that time, and the name was naturally related to Hans State. The Leopard 2 tank borrowed from it.

At that time, the indicators were very high, with a total combat weight of 50 tons, 120mm rifled guns and high-performance ammunition, advanced fire control, high-power engines and efficient transmission systems, and composite armor. These required self-developed, and the performance was more advanced than Leopard 2. At the same time, 3.6 million Eagle yuan of research and development funds were allocated. You know, in the 1970s, funds were already abundant.

The results of it?

This plan has been developed for more than ten years, and it was only in the mid-1980s that a prototype vehicle was developed. At this time, the equipment on it was already a brand of IWC, and then a long test run began. By the end of last year, it passed the Army’s After careful evaluation, it was determined that this tank was not suitable for the battlefield. Yes, an army main battle tank was actually not suitable for the battlefield.

The Army did not dare to ask for it, but the country did not agree. Prime Minister Rao had asked about this project at the time. Since the Army felt bad, it could continue to study it. In short, it must not be given up.

At this time, it is needless to say that the Han country in the north already has advanced tanks, and even the holy country next door has begun to produce their Khalid tanks. How can the White Elephant country be compared?

As for the navy, there are naturally self-developed projects, which are the Delhi-class destroyers. After many iterations of this warship, the keel was finally laid last year.

Now, the navy is going to be self-reliant and build its own aircraft carrier!

Now, the White Elephant Navy has a sense of mission. The White Elephant Navy has always regarded the seas around it as its back garden, but now this authority has been greatly challenged.

Han has leased a port in the holy country next door and established a base. Although most of them are for civilian use, the warships of the Han Navy come to join in the fun from time to time. As for the nearest oil palm country near the sea The popularity of pirates in China gave the Han Navy a chance. They actually wanted to **** here, and it was a long-term nature.

Bai Xiangguo was very annoyed by this. They didn't want to show their force at sea all the time, but they had to have such power.

They have what they think is the most advanced Delhi-class destroyer, but it hasn't taken shape. Even if it has, it doesn't even have an Aegis system, it is not advanced at all, and it would be embarrassing to take it out.

Then, only the aircraft carrier is left. After all, the aircraft carrier is the most powerful combat weapon and the pride of the navy. There are no more than ten countries in the world with aircraft carriers, and the White Elephant Kingdom has been operating aircraft carriers for many years.

But now, they only have a small aircraft carrier for taking off and landing the Sea Harrier, which certainly cannot meet their needs. The Sea Harrier’s tastelessness, they themselves know, and this aircraft has almost fallen.

I was expecting to come back quickly from the aircraft carrier modified from Xiong Country. After all, the plan was to operate the Su-33 fighter, which was the most powerful heavy carrier-based aircraft.

But now, this aircraft carrier seems to have been calculated by the bear people. I don’t know how much it will cost to get it back. Therefore, they must build it by themselves. Only when they build the aircraft carrier can they show it to the world. It is also shown to the people of Xiong Country. If you delay, we will not want it!

The idea of ​​the White Elephant Navy has been in the making for a long time, and now Kumar has officially proposed that we have to build our own aircraft carrier!

"Does our navy have a plan?" Rao asked seriously.

"Yes, according to the current situation of our navy, we have decided to build a 40,000-ton aircraft carrier." Kumar said: "At present, the basic data of this aircraft carrier has been determined, which is about 260 meters in length and 60 meters in width. With a maximum speed of 30 knots, according to our existing technical basis, we adopt the scheme of ski-jump take-off and block landing. For specific carrier-based aircraft, you can refer to Su 33, MiG 29 or Ji Guo’s carrier-based aircraft, or it can be Our own Glorious fighter. Because of our limited design capabilities, we want to ask a foreign technical team to help design it."

Prime Minister Rao nodded again and again, especially when talking about the carrier-based aircraft of this aircraft carrier. He was even more happy considering the brilliant fighter planes. His own aircraft carrier carries the carrier-based aircraft manufactured by himself, which is truly made in White Elephant Country. what! Thinking of this, he was already excited.

Of course, it is normal to ask a foreign technical team to help with the design later. After all, we have never built an aircraft carrier, and we have not designed it. Therefore, this aspect can be handled by foreign countries!

"The navy is ready to get ready. You can ask for help to design an aircraft carrier, but we must build it ourselves. We have to build it ourselves and try to produce it nationwide." Rao said, "The government will support the navy's construction plan, um. How about this aircraft carrier called the Blue Sky Guard?"

Rao gave a good name, which is very popular.

"Yes." Kumar is very happy that the Navy can now own three aircraft carriers at the same time, enough to become a major aircraft carrier nation.

Atta frowned there and couldn't help asking: "So, where does the steel we build the aircraft carrier come from?"

It's easy for you guys to say. The various parameters are not a matter of moving up and down. What if it is really implemented?

Not to mention the various equipment above, not to mention the carrier aircraft, just the most basic steel, how do you plan to solve it?

"As for the steel issue, we believe that there are world-class steel companies in China that will surely be able to produce qualified steel." Kumar said.

boast! Atta wanted to refute, but then he reacted. Of course, Kumar knew the domestic level. What he wanted was the project. As long as the project was established, designed, and built, he could think of a way, and the big deal would be to purchase steel from the bear country.

In fact, they only have the option of Xiong Guo. In this way, wouldn't Xiong Guo get stuck?

Thinking of this, Atta's heart felt a bitter cold.

"Oh, huh." Sandra said, "Everyone, now we can continue to consider the threat posed by the holy nation's stealth machine and how to deal with it?"

Originally it was about the Air Force, but it soon got involved in the Navy, and the Navy also decided on an aircraft carrier! This is not enough, the air force has to work harder.