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"The hull configuration of the ship we designed is similar to that of the American LHA, combining the functions of a helicopter carrier, a dock landing ship and a dock transport ship, but the size is significantly smaller than that of the American amphibious ship, with a full load displacement of about 21,500 tons. In order to enhance the ability to resist battle damage, the Mistral adopts a double-hull structure. With a simple overall shape, the island and mast are both enclosed, and the chimney is integrated behind the rear mast structure to save space. ”

"Some parts are deliberately made of composite materials that can absorb radar waves, which can reduce the overall radar cross-sectional area and infrared signal. This class of ships has a rectangular all-access flight deck with an area of 6,400 square meters, the island structure is located on the starboard side, and has an area of 1,800 square meters of lower deck helicopters, a vehicle accommodation garage, a special vehicle deck with an area of 1,000 square meters and an interior dock. Modular design that saves time. ”

A majestic seven-story cuboid building in Leningrad, where the Soviet Neva Design Bureau and the Varyag was born, will now be greeted by a delegation from France, Defense Minister Poitiro and Laurent Castan, the designer of the French Pacific Shipyard, who want to know what wonderful designs in the Soviet Union are worth investing in.

At first, Kastan did not listen carefully to the opinions of the Soviet Union, believing that the Neva shipyard was nothing more than a haphazard modification like the previous amphibious ships, but the more he listened, the more he was shocked by the insights of the Neva Design Bureau, because it coincided with the idea of the new equipment of the French Navy that he planned to design.

Kastan straightened his mind and continued to listen to Vlasov's introduction, taking out his pen and jotting down something on paper from time to time.

"The vehicle deck has a capacity of 60 vehicles and an entrance and exit for vehicles, as this drive-in/drive-out design has become a must-have feature of many planned next-generation amphibious assault ships, even Italy's new-generation aircraft carriers. The ship has three modes of loading, and the general mixed mode can carry 450 soldiers, 8 helicopters and 60 vehicles; In helicopter carrier mode, 16 helicopters can be carried; In vehicle transport mode, the hangars and garages of this class are fully used to load vehicles, and can accommodate up to 30 T72 tanks, or more than 230 light wheeled armored vehicles. Under standard conditions, it can carry 450 soldiers on a six-month maritime mission, and up to 900 soldiers can be carried in high-density mode for short-distance transportation; If combined with helicopter assault missions, the ship can accommodate 150 assault troops. It greatly increases a country's long-range projection power and seizes the opportunity to intervene in regional disputes. ”

"There are two helicopter lifts on board, the main one located near the stern centerline, with an area of 225 square meters, which is sufficient for the lifting of helicopters with rotors deployed; The auxiliary lift is located at the rear of the island, with an area of 120 square meters, and both have a lifting capacity of 13 tons. The flight deck has a total of six helicopter take-off and landing points and is equipped with an optical take-off and landing assistance system. ”

Hearing this, Kastan had a hint of doubt, he raised his hand and asked, "Wait a minute, how do I sound that this amphibious assault ship is specially designed for France?" ”

"Because there are two versions of the ship of this design, one for foreign trade and one for Soviet use. And the foreign trade version has been improved according to the actual situation in France. In fact, the design plan was passed down from the top level of the Ministry of National Defense, and it is said that it even involved some members of the Politburo, but Vlasov did not know what the specific situation was.

"In the foreign trade version, if the NH-90 class medium/large transport helicopter prevails, this class of ships can carry 6 to 8 such medium helicopters, and if necessary, up to 16 can be squeezed, in addition to operating SA330 Puma helicopters, Tiger gunships and other aircraft. In the design stage, the amphibious ship also considered the flexibility of the choice of expanded aircraft, and reserved the ability to operate the American-made CH-53 Super Stallion heavy transport helicopter, so its flight deck needs to have greater strength. Of course, this is the foreign trade version of the scheme. ”

"It sounds like it was designed specifically for France." Kastan said, vaguely curious about what the Soviet version, which had been kept silent, was designed.

In fact, this is the design scheme of the later Mistral-class amphibious ship, but Yanayev adapted it slightly and used it to fool the French. However, the Neva shipyard was worthy of being an experienced dockyard, and they relied only on Yanayev's rough sketches and rough analysis, and the processing and adding points drove out a more detailed plan for the French to refer to.

"As for the power design, the foreign trade version is with an integrated electric propulsion unit. In terms of avionics system, I suggest that you use the SENIT-9 combat system of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and the complete command and control communication equipment, including various communication channels such as HF/VHF/UHF/SHF and the SYRACUSE satellite communication system, which can control the operation of amphibious vehicles and helicopter fleets. ”

The more Castan listened, the more he thought it was a ship made for the French Navy, so he asked for more details, but the current Neva shipyard was more like a theorist who had no theory but didn't know how to operate, and simply used the principle of secrecy to gag the French.

"If France is not interested, then we will look for other countries to cooperate." Vlasov directly rejected France's monopoly and warned the French Pacific shipyards that the Soviet Union was only cooperating with you, not selling you all the detailed blueprints.

"No, no, no, I didn't mean that, I mean that France is very happy to cooperate with the Neva Design Bureau, but we want to understand it before we do it.

"Therefore, we must see France's sincerity even more, not cooperation on the lips." Vlasov's intentions are clear, and he will not consider further cooperation with the French unless the French also come up with their own technology. Of course, it is willing to give the French time to think, after all, it is not something that can be decided in a moment.

"One more thing, about the nomenclature of such amphibious ships. The Soviet side named the model it used as the Red Giant Wave class amphibious ship. ”

"As for the foreign trade model, it will unilaterally be named a Mistral-class amphibious ship."

(I regretted the news of Britain's exit from the European Union today!) Originally, the plot of France was written next when Britain left the European Union, and the foreshadowing for the previous British blood transfusion for the European Union was designed! Tomorrow's plot is the English referendum! Now it's embarrassing, I wrote one step earlier and the title of Prophecy Emperor, so I missed it! (To be continued.) )