Steel Soviet Union

In addition to investing a lot of energy in the field of armored vehicles, which he is already good at, Malashenko, who has been busy in the position of defense minister, has also vigorously promoted the further development of the navy, air force and strategic missile forces.

Especially the Navy's aircraft carriers, a type of ship that was once disliked by Khrushchev. Now, with Malashenko's personal explanation and future introduction to Xunzong, it has finally been "restored" and can get back on track. Develop.

The preliminary plan is to integrate the existing mature technology of "aircraft carrier cruiser" and design and build a ski-jump take-off aircraft carrier with a full load displacement of 60,000 tons, so as to accumulate technology and cultivate a team with experience in designing and building large aircraft carriers. An all-round talent team.

At the same time, pre-research work on the next generation steam-catapult 80,000-ton aircraft carrier has also started simultaneously.

For this purpose, Malashenko, who was born in the army, personally went to the ship design institute and the Black Sea Shipyard to inspect the construction status of the 60,000-ton ski-jump aircraft carrier under construction, while conducting various discussions with the factory, institute, and navy. Linkage, bringing together and connecting all parties to discuss the design of the next generation steam catapult take-off aircraft carrier.

The steam catapult, a "capitalistic creation" that Khrushchev had spurned and disdained in the past, was progressing very quickly with Malashenko's advice and guidance on research and development direction and design ideas, and the support of resources. We were close to boarding the ship, much faster than expected.

From a practical point of view, as long as there is a correct research direction, a determined research route, a sufficient talent team and sufficient resources for scientific research, it is expected that the research and development speed will be as fast as a rocket.

It just so happens that now there is Malashenko, a leader with a brain that is different from everyone else, and everything else can be guaranteed and solved by the strong comprehensive national strength of the Soviet Union. It should be said that if this steam catapult is not very technically difficult, If you still can't figure it out, that's a fucking weird thing.

In addition, the 60,000-ton ski-jump take-off aircraft carrier currently under construction has accumulated design and construction experience and a talented team.

If nothing else, the construction of the next 80,000-ton ski-jump aircraft carrier will be officially launched in the mid-1970s.

Malashenko, who has been working hard for several years, can be said to have put the Red Navy's large fleet aircraft carrier on the right track. Standing in the shipyard on the shore of the Black Sea, he is watching the mammoth hull take shape and is in progress. A 60,000-ton ski-jump aircraft carrier undergoing bridge hoisting work.

As he felt the sweet sea breeze blowing across his face, the 55-year-old Malashenko, who was already carrying the highest military rank of the Soviet Army - Marshal of the Soviet Union, on his shoulders could not help but sigh to the people next to him. Open your mouth.

"Finally, Comrade Kuznetsov, our motherland can also have a real large-scale fleet aircraft carrier, instead of those crappy missile-carrying cruisers. This is a great step for the Red Navy and a big step for the motherland. "Our surface fleet construction has lagged far behind NATO and we cannot continue to make the same mistakes."

Kuznetsov was originally deposed and abandoned in history. He was driven home to eat himself in the mid-1950s and was never reused until his death.

After Malashenko took over as Defense Minister, he got a lot of money and came out again at the age of 67. The large fleet aircraft carrier project that he had in mind was exactly the project that Malashenko was pushing, and Kuznetsov was also needed. With such talents to show off, the two happened to have similar interests and hit it off.

It doesn't matter if you are too old to lead troops to fight. Building an aircraft carrier is not a job like leading troops to fight.

As long as you have this heart, this enthusiasm, this drive, and your head can move, then the stage has been laid for you to perform. Older age, more experience, and more experience are actually an advantage at this time.

Kuznetsov, who has already had problems at home, is rightly very grateful to Malashenko for being promoted and reused again in his old age.

Nowadays, everyone in the army knows and knows that Defense Minister Marshal Malashenko is an "all-round talent" who can fly in the sky, run on the ground, swim in the sea, and dive in the water, no matter what he is. As long as it is a weapon and equipment, Malashenko can always provide more or less guidance on design ideas and research and development directions.

And the final results proved that all of them were right without exception, and none of them were wrong or 100% correct. It was as jaw-dropping as if Comrade Malashenko had predicted the future in advance.

In this context, Kuznetsov feels that the large-scale fleet aircraft carrier plan he proposed can be recognized by Malashenko. Kuznetsov feels that this is a great affirmation of his efforts over the years. Now that he can come back again and personally participate in the implementation of the plan, Kuznetsov has nothing more to ask for and no regrets.

"The Supreme Command plans to name the first ship Leningrad, but I believe that in the future there will be an aircraft carrier named after you. You have made a great contribution to the development of the Navy's large fleet aircraft carriers, Kuznetzo Comrade Husband, it is most appropriate to name an aircraft carrier after you."

Malashenko, who walked with Kuznetsov in the shipyard and chatted while walking, then continued.

"After the 80,000-ton conventionally powered steam catapult aircraft carrier, we should try to reach new peaks and should not stop here."

"After the Leningrad is completed for sea trials, I plan to convene various institutes, design bureaus, and the navy to start the design demonstration work of the 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The new 80,000-ton conventionally powered aircraft carrier construction meeting As we accumulate further experience, it is expected that the construction plan of the 80,000-ton aircraft carrier will involve the construction of three ships at the same time.”

"I hope everything will develop smoothly, and the design and construction work of other supporting large ships in the aircraft carrier fleet will also start simultaneously. I will definitely be a little busy by myself, so I still need your help."

There are too many things to take care of, and a huge number of construction and development projects are piling up on Malashenko's desk.

Although the navy's aircraft carrier development is Malashenko's top priority, other key projects cannot be left behind and must be comprehensive.

The reason for Rakuznetsov's comeback was to find someone to help him share some things. Fortunately, Comrade Brezhnev supported his plan enough and allowed him to go ahead with it, otherwise Malashenko would really I don’t know how to deal with this next mess.

While walking and chatting with Kuznetsov, just as they were about to leave the factory and board the car, Malashenko suddenly saw his secretary trotting towards him. He immediately spoke to report as soon as he arrived.

"Comrade Marshal, there is a message from Moscow asking about your return. Comrade Leader has something to ask you."