Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 432 Laws of Equipment Manufacturing Development

  Hearing what General Crook said, Fang Lang smiled, and instead of answering in a hurry, he picked up the cigar and took a deep breath. I found that General Crook still didn't seem to think that the destroyer could develop in that direction.

  He didn't want to be fooled, took a sip of tea and said:

   "I don't know if the general has paid attention to the V2 rocket invented by the Germans at the end of the war."

  As the Minister of the Navy, General Crook is a rare doer. He also paid a lot of attention to the new weapons born during the war. Hearing this, he immediately understood what Fang Lang meant.

   blurted out:

   "You mean, in the future, the enemy will use missiles to directly launch long-distance attacks?

  With the accuracy of the missile, how can it ensure that it hits a warship sailing in the sea? "

  Fang Lang looked at the surprised General Crook, smiled faintly and said:

  "In fact, the HS-292 missile invented by the Germans proved its actual combat value at the end of the war.

   This anti-ship missile sank many Allied transport ships in actual combat.

  Since he can sink a transport ship, he can naturally sink a warship as well.

  From here we can see that on the future battlefield, missiles will become the key weapon to determine the outcome.

   Then look back and look at our warships. In the face of missile attacks, do we have any means to deal with them? "

  General Crook's face changed greatly when he heard this, and he stood up from his seat with a bang, and the cigar in his hand fell to the ground. But at this moment, General Crook didn't seem to notice, and started pacing back and forth in the office.

   Seeing his performance, Fang Lang didn't make a sound, but continued to take a puff of his cigar leisurely, and blew a smoke ring into the sky. Watching the smoke ring grow bigger and bigger in the air, and finally dissipate slowly.

  I was describing the scene just described by Fang Lang, and felt the inexplicable horror of General Crook. After seeing Fang Lang's movement, he suppressed the restlessness in his heart, turned his head and asked Fang Lang:

   "Fang, do you mean that you want to study a destroyer that can defend against missile attacks?"

  Fang Lang was taken aback when he heard the words, and shook his head after a long while and said:

   "No, Your Excellency General, with the current technological strength, we are still unable to intercept missiles. But we must have the right to launch missiles."

   It is of course possible to intercept missiles, which can be known from various anti-missile systems in the future world. But it certainly cannot be now. If the interceptor missile is taken as the research target now, it will probably take decades to be successful.

   In this case, the time for the own shipyard to produce large warships will be postponed infinitely. This was not what Fang Lang wanted.

   However, direct research on warships carrying missiles is not an impossible task. You must know that the first guided missile destroyer "Mitchell" class built by Americans in later generations began construction in 1950.

   It officially entered service in 1953. At the beginning, this destroyer was only equipped with an "A weapon", which is the MK-108Alfa anti-submarine rocket launcher.

  It was later replaced with 8-unit Asrock anti-submarine missiles, and a MK13 single-arm missile launcher used to launch Tatar air defense missiles. Became the world's first guided missile destroyer.

  The real warship equipped with anti-ship missiles is the U.S. Navy’s Kunz-class destroyer, which was built in 1957. It is an excellent warship that served in the 1990s.

  Fang Lang's goal now is to be the first to propose the concept of guided missile destroyer, and then, with the support of the Brazilian Navy, invest funds to start research.

   After all, it would definitely be unacceptable if this kind of project was developed with his own private funds. Why not do it if he can use the country's money to research new products for himself!

   As for whether the research can be exported to the outside world, it depends on whether everyone can sit down and discuss it.

  Fang Lang believes that with the **** nature of Brazilian government officials, as long as the money is in place, nothing should be impossible.

  After hearing Fang Lang's words, General Crook immediately grasped the point.

   "You are right, no matter whether we can intercept the missile attack or not, we must first have the right to launch missiles."

   Then he said as if he remembered something:

   "But we don't have the strength to develop missiles at all!"

  Hearing the words, Fang Lang smiled and said:

   "Your Excellency, as long as the government can provide enough support, I can organize manpower and start researching missiles.

  Whether it is anti-aircraft missiles, anti-ship missiles or ground-to-ground missiles, one rule works for all.

   Only when we master this brand new weapon can we have our own voice in the world, otherwise we may have to purchase their missiles from European and American countries.

   But the strength of national defense cannot be bought. My idea is that we must independently own our own national defense industry, and our Fangyuan Group is willing to undertake this important task.

   However, all of this must be supported by the state. "

  General Crook understood what Fang Lang meant, and also knew Fang Lang's personal selfishness in this matter. But I have to say, what Fang Lang said is very reasonable.

  If Brazil can really have its own defense industry, then Brazil's international status will inevitably be rapidly improved. This is an opportunity that no patriot is willing to give up.

   And General Crook is just such a patriot, so after listening to Fang Lang's words, he was very excited.

   Suppressing the restlessness in his heart, General Crook slowly sat down on his seat, picked up the tea in front of him, and after finishing it in one gulp, he looked at Fang Lang and said:

   "I agree with what you said, but this matter is obviously beyond the scope of my authority. This needs to be discussed with Marshal Morais and President Dutra before making a final decision.

   Why not, let’s return to the issue of destroyer construction. If I understand correctly, you want to directly develop guided missile destroyers, right? "

  Facing General Crook's gaze, Fang Lang did not dodge, but nodded firmly and said:

   "Yes, Your Excellency General.

  I think we should not be presumptuous and restrain our own hands and feet. It is completely possible to directly abandon the current old-fashioned destroyers and embark on the track of developing a new guided missile destroyer.

  In this way, we can overtake on curves and avoid the embarrassing situation of falling behind developed countries in Europe and America. "

Looking at Fang Lang's firm eyes, General Crook showed a gratified smile on his face. After re-igniting a cigar, he took a deep breath, feeling the fragrance of the cigar between his lips and teeth, and his mood was also relieved. There was a trace of calm.

  Jiang became a little restless after listening to Fang Lang's words. After spitting out the cigarette in his mouth, General Crook said slowly:

   "I can understand your mood and thoughts, but I believe you can also understand that the research on missile engineering cannot be completed in a day.

  You're right that you want to overtake in a corner, but I don't think we need to rush.

  Even if we have seen through the inevitable trend of the development of war weapons, we don’t need to rush for quick success and instant benefits.

   Instead, you should work steadily and step by step. Therefore, my opinion is that your shipyard can start with the imitation of the US "Fletcher" class destroyer through this new destroyer construction task to exercise the shipyard's construction capabilities.

  At the same time, a missile research team was established to conduct research and manufacture of missiles while designing a new guided missile destroyer. "

   Fang Lang understood that what General Crook said was out of good intentions. But Fang Lang was a little worried, because the current Brazilian government has a close relationship with the United States, the economy is developing rapidly, and its domestic economic strength is also steadily improving.

   Moreover, Mr. President was also born as a military general, and he attaches great importance to army building. With both strength and willingness, it may be able to agree to this series of military expenditures.

  But after the change of term, there may not be such a good policy as it is now. At that time, whether it can still obtain financial support from the government will have to be discussed.

   This is also the reason why Fang Lang rushed to find him, hoping that the Ministry of the Navy could resubmit a new performance requirement.

  In Fang Lang's view, as long as a clear guiding document is issued or a formal document contract is signed during the term of this government, it doesn't matter what the subsequent government wants to do. At least he has a legal advantage.

  But General Crook obviously doesn't have such concerns, so he repeatedly emphasizes stability.

   Seeing that General Crook had already spoken to this point, Fang Lang certainly couldn't be too stubborn. After all, being an official is also a matter of sophistication.

   After pondering for a while, Fang Lang poured himself a cup of tea, and switched his thoughts:

   "Your Excellency General is right, I was indeed a little too hasty.

   Thank you very much for your care for Fangyuan Shipyard. If I understand correctly, you mean, let us start pre-researching the next generation of guided missile destroyers while imitating the "Fletcher" class destroyers, right? "

  I was very relieved to hear that Fang Lang took the initiative to admit his mistake to General Crook. I have to say that Fang Lang is indeed the best naval officer he has promoted, not one of them.

   Before he was happy for a long time, Fang Lang's next words stunned him.

  What do you mean, when did I say that the next generation is pre-researched while imitating.

   Just when he was about to ask, Fang Lang slapped his thigh, jumped up from the sofa, and said in surprise:

   "I understand, what the general means is that our future military equipment should be "served for one generation, developed for one generation, pre-researched for one generation, and explored for one generation." "Yeah?

   Now we are serving the US-made "Fletcher" class destroyer first, and at the same time conducting research and imitation, we must also start pre-researching guided missile destroyers, and also explore intercepting anti-missile destroyers.

   Omg! This is what your Excellency General concluded. Is the development of our military equipment manufacturing the law?

  This is really forward-looking. I think this should be included in our "White Paper on National Defense Equipment Development". In the future, all military equipment development of our army should follow this rule.

   Omg! Your Excellency, you are too far-sighted. "

  General Crook, who was listening to Fang Lang talking to himself, seemed a little dazed at the moment, his eyes were out of focus, looking at Fang Lang who was excited and expressive, he didn't know what to say for a while.

  As Fang Lang's summary of the four generations was completed, and he even mentioned the "White Paper on the Development of National Defense Equipment", his eyes slowly began to focus, and his expression gradually became more exciting. Later, his face turned red.

I have to say that the four generations summed up by Fang Lang's mouth are indeed too forward-looking, almost pointing out the development direction for the entire defense industry. If he brings it up at the Ministry of National Defense meeting, it will be too brilliant .

  Just such an incisive summary and extremely practical development ideas will definitely be recognized by everyone. Once passed at the National Defense Conference, it will be the most representative political proposition in his personal military career.

   With this political achievement, whether he wants to be promoted or enter politics in the future, it will be regarded as a major political capital.

  (end of this chapter)