USSR 1991

In 1985, the Soviet Union agreed to lease the 670-type cruise missile nuclear submarine Chakra to India. During the three-year lease period, India not only trained the first batch of nuclear submarine officers and soldiers, but the engineers also conducted comprehensive research on the submarine except for the power cabin. A large amount of information on the development of nuclear submarines has strongly promoted the development of India's domestic nuclear submarines.If the Soviet Union cut off the lease of nuclear submarines at this time, it would undoubtedly cut off the Indian Navy's subsequent nuclear submarine development plan.Of course, India can lease nuclear submarines from the United States, but this means that the previous research work needs to be repeated.

Faced with the naked threat of the Soviet Union, the Indian side obviously hesitated. He thought for a long time before saying, "I can't make my own claims. I need to report this news to the Ministry of Defense."

"Yes." Sergeyev made a gesture of invitation to Prakash, "But in terms of refitting, our price is not without retreat, and it can save you [-] million dollars in debugging funds. Doing so means The modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier needs to be debugged by yourself."

A gleam of surprise flashed in Prakash's eyes, but it was fleeting and he concealed it well.He nodded towards Sergeyev and replied, "I will report this situation to the Ministry of Defense."

"Then I'm surprised by the good news." Sergeyev said, he got up to send the Indian delegation out of the conference hall, and arranged a vehicle to take them back to the hotel where they stayed, preparing for the next round of negotiations.

Yazov, who had been hiding behind the scenes, only showed up at this time. He was also very concerned about the sale of the aircraft carrier, so he came here to ask Sergeyev about the reaction of the Indian delegation.

Sergeyev just said silently, "He will definitely agree to my request, because the Indian delegation has no choice. Apart from us, which other country is willing to sell the aircraft carrier? The United States is willing to sell the Nimitz class An aircraft carrier? Even if it is willing, can India afford it? And India also needs to consider the relationship with us, after all, changing the seller at will may lead to the termination of a series of subsequent cooperation.”

Sergeyev's analysis of the Indian Navy was straightforward. It was precisely because he took a fancy to them that they did not dare to change their plans at will, so he was able to bully the hard-working Ah San all the time in terms of price.

"Then I will trouble Comrade Sergeyev." Seeing that the other party had such great confidence in this transaction, Prakash felt relieved.

"Besides, the Indian delegation went back to discuss and just asked for money from the Ministry of Defense. Anyway, this aircraft carrier is paid by the country and has nothing to do with them. They just need to complete this task. As for the aircraft carrier And the national burden caused, I think they will definitely not take it to heart."

Comrade Yazov said with emotion, "Since the other party is so forthright, we don't need to fight with them on the price. The general secretary is right, 'kindness to Indians is cruelty to our military industry' .”

Chapter 194 Being Sold to Help Count the Money

Sure enough, after hearing the delegation's reply, the Indian Ministry of Defense just held a brief meeting and passed the $15.6 billion Gorshkov modification plan. However, Kapoor still allowed the delegation to reduce One point is worth one point for trying to get the Gorshkov refit done for as little money as possible.

After returning to the negotiating table, the Indian delegation had a fierce bargain with General Sergeyev. They hoped to give more discounts on the price, but Sergeyev said that the exemption of [-] million US dollars was the last The bottom line, the Soviet Union will never make any other gains.

"Listen to me." Sergeyev waved his hand to silence these people, almost saying that everyone sitting here is trash.He motioned to the Indian delegation, who were blushing and thick-necked, to listen to him and said, "We, the Soviet Union, can indeed cut prices."

Hearing this sentence, everyone else exploded. The Indian delegation is obviously dissatisfied with General Sergeyev's inconsistent attitude. Since you can continue to cut prices, why did you insist on that price before? put?Are you kidding us?Or say we are easy to bully.

Who knows that General Sergeyev replied solemnly, "Of course I can say that, the Soviet side can use the worst materials to lay the deck, the worst materials to forge heat-insulating boilers, and the worst interception ropes to intercept you. We can use 10 billion US dollars to complete this project, but do you dare to take such a Gorshkov? Haven’t you considered where all the money is spent? If I go back to renovate in the future, it is better to spend a little more money now to ensure the quality of this aircraft carrier."

Everyone on the other side was silent. Everything Sergeyev said was true. Who dares to drive an aircraft carrier whose quality is not guaranteed to go out of the military port to the world? It is estimated that it has not yet reached the Indian Ocean. Half of it split and disintegrated, and it became a joke in the history of world warships.

"The part we can reduce is the commissioning work after the completion of the Gorshkov. Your Indian Navy can try to test and debug by itself." Sergeyev said, "This is our last concession. If you can't accept this fact, you should hire someone else."

On the one hand, the price that the Soviet Union refused to let go, on the other hand, the high cost of materials, the Indian delegation had no choice but to agree to a modern modification quotation of up to 14.6 billion.Of course, the price paid by the Indian Navy is not a one-time payment. They first pay 20.00% of the reservation payment, and when the hull construction progress reaches 70.00%, they will pay the next final payment.

Of course, India will regret the frequent accidents caused by the lack of evaluation in the future.

This still can't change the fate of the Indians being sold and helping them count the money gratefully.Just after the completion of this large order, the personnel of the Mikoyan Grevich Design Bureau also stepped in and asked if India needed new fighter jets to become their carrier-based aircraft.

"A special type of MiG-29 carrier-based aircraft? Tailor-made for India?" Hearing the introduction of the carrier-based aircraft by MiG Design Bureau representative Granovich, Prakash of the Indian delegation suddenly became interested. .The special customized version means that only India has such a carrier-based aircraft, and no other country has such a model at all. It is exciting to think about it.

"Yes, the special edition of the MiG-29 carrier-based aircraft." Granovich took out a document from his bag and placed it in front of Prakash, "We have already researched the model of the MiG-29 carrier-based aircraft. , but because of other reasons, the capital chain was broken, so now I hope to realize the mass production of the carrier-based aircraft of this project, which is a model specially formulated for the Soviet aircraft carrier."

米高扬设计局也有自己的苦衷，虽然在1984年苏联海军订购了2架米格-29K的原型机。但是在1991年12月，俄罗斯海军决定只继续研制苏-27K，米格-29K失去了政府投资的支持。1992年2月，原型机以外挂4枚Kh-31A反舰反雷达导弹和4枚R-73近距空空导弹的构型在白俄罗斯的明斯克进行了展示。两架原型号机分别于1992年8月27日核8月28日进行了各自的最后一次飞行，此后被封存了起来。

The reason for the failure of the MiG-29K is that it is considered that there is not enough range to provide sufficient protection for the fleet formation, but the combat thinking of the Indian Navy is not the same as that of the Soviet Union, so the MiG Design Bureau wants to try its luck here and see Can you sell your fighter jets.

“我们的首架原型机于1988年6月23日首飞，1989年11月1日在库兹涅佐夫航母上完成首次拦阻着舰，当月17日又在该舰上完成了首次滑跃起飞，第二架原型机（编号312）于1990年9月首飞，也是首架全状态机。飞机装备有N010甲虫脉冲多普勒雷达，这是我们记录的飞行数据和资料。”

Granovich hurriedly handed a key data record to the Indian delegation, "The body of the MiG-29K uses a lot of composite materials, accounting for 15.00% of the overall body. The old-fashioned MiG-29K entered the field The stability rate after landing is not very good. In order to improve low-speed maneuverability, our MiG-29K adopts double-slotted flaps with a larger area, and increases the maximum deflection of the leading edge flaps from 20 degrees to 30 degrees. , It also pretends a rectangular leading edge vortex controller on the outside of the side wing to increase lift and improve stability. This is also one of the advantages."

“米格-29K采用了2台RD-33MK“海黄蜂”涡扇发动机，单台发动机推力到达了88.2KN。与之前版本的RD-33发动机相比，它采用了改进的风扇，空气流量提高了65%涡轮前温度提高40度，加力推力提高了6.86kN。”

"The engine also uses a smokeless combustion chamber, which eliminates the smoke trail when the afterburner is not turned on. The original analog electronic regulator/mechanical hydraulic backup combined control system is replaced by a full-authority digital electronic control system. The total fuel capacity ratio in the machine The MiG-29 has increased by 49%. It can hang a 2150L auxiliary fuel tank on the center line of the belly, and carry a 1L auxiliary fuel tank under each wing. The aircraft can also be used to perform partner refueling tasks. At this time, the number of auxiliary fuel tanks under the wings can be increased to 1150, and the belly centerline partner refueling pod."

After speaking so much in one breath, Granovich glanced at the face of the Indian representative, and was relieved to see that the other party showed an expression of wanting to continue discussing with him.

"And so far, the Soviet Union has no intention of selling Su-33 fighter jets, so the Indian Navy can only use the Yak 38 carrier-based aircraft, and as a carrier-based aircraft of the Yak series, there must be no improved model of the MiG 29 that is more suitable for Gore The deck of the Shkov." Granovich said confidently, which is why he dared to come here to sell.

Because after the modification, the Gorshkov is more suitable for carrier-based aircraft such as MiG. Compared with the Yak 141 carrier-based aircraft that does not know when it will be mass-produced and the accident-prone Yak 38, so far The MiG-29K carrier-based aircraft is the best version.

It is precisely because of this that the Mikoyan Design Bureau has the confidence to come to the Indian delegation to sell this fighter that can be mass-produced.

The Soviet delegation said with a solemn expression that they had to think about it. They were already a little tempted by the proposal made by the representative of the Mikoyan Design Bureau. Besides, every word the other party said hit the Indians' body and mind. aircraft, the aging Yak 33, and the Yak 38 that I don’t know when it will be ready for mass production. When the Indians were worried about the carrier-based aircraft, the Mikoyan Design Bureau magically appeared in front of him. this solution.

"This is our phone number. As long as you are interested, you can call us at any time." Granovich handed the business card to the Indian delegation respectfully, and then said very tactfully, "Then I will leave first and not disturb you gone."

Granovitch is just the first lobbyist, and there will be people who will continue to lobby Indian Ministry of Defense officials and win over them. Even if they don't like the MiG-29K carrier-based aircraft this time, they will still be in their hearts Form an impression that the MiG-29K is an indispensable carrier-based aircraft in the Soviet Navy. When the next bidding is made, these people will also include the MiG-29K in the first consideration.

Next, just wait for the Indian navy to take the bait.

Chapter 195 The Second Water Fish

The successful sale of the Gorshkov has suddenly attracted the attention of navies around the world, especially those countries that are ambitious and want to leap from a second-rate naval country to a near-first-rate naval power. interest of.Although the Kiev-class aircraft carrier was no longer on the table as a major country's aircraft carrier in the 90s, its configuration can definitely be a standard configuration tailored for small countries that want to develop aircraft carriers.

South Korean Defense Minister Cui Sechang, who realized this, immediately submitted a report to the then South Korean President Roh Tae-woo, pointing out that they could buy Kiev-class aircraft carriers at a low price to expand the defense force of the Republic of Korea Navy.And Cui Shichang also explained in the report the importance of having an aircraft carrier.

"We can strengthen our navy to deal with threats from the north. As long as we have an aircraft carrier, we will have an absolute right to speak in offshore waters. Moreover, South Korea's technology in building large ships is weak, and we can learn from the experience of studying Soviet aircraft carriers. Lay the foundation for us to forge large ships." Minister of National Defense Cui Shichang made a clear and well-founded analysis of the importance of purchasing the Soviet Kiev class. The decision was made only in light of the surrounding international political environment.

So Cui Shichang's words made South Korean President Roh Tae-woo suddenly lost in thought.

"Your Excellency, you and I are well aware of the seriousness of the military threat from the North. Instead of waiting until the American Pacific Fleet comes to the rescue from distant seas, our capital may be in danger of falling by then, it is better to build a powerful aircraft carrier now. Combat force, come to defend our offshore waters." Cui Shichang once again reminded Roh Tae-woo of North Korea's military threat, this socialist watchdog planted on the Korean peninsula is the object of everyone's fear.

"The question is, are the Soviets willing to sell it to us?" President Roh Tae-woo raised his head and looked at Cui Shichang with some doubts, "You will also say that North Korea is an ally of socialism, so will the Soviet Union sell the aircraft carrier to us? "

"Your Excellency, haven't you seen it yet?" Cui Shichang's eyes were full of unconcealable excitement, "The sale of the Soviet Union's aircraft carrier shows an attitude. Their economy is no longer good. The aircraft carrier is here to maintain military expenditures, a poor and crazy country, will they care who their trading counterparty is? Because they have no time to take care of their own strategic interests."

There was a brief silence in the office. After a long time, South Korean President Roh Tae-woo raised his head and said to the Minister of Defense, "You are right, the Soviet Union has no time to take care of its own strategic interests. We can send personnel to meet with the Soviets in private, and The United States must not know about this."

Thinking about South Korea's purchase of an active aircraft carrier from the Soviet Union, it will definitely attract the intervention of the Americans, and it may be a double intervention in politics and economics. It is unknown how it will affect South Korea's economy at that time.And Roh Tae-woo doesn't want to see South Korea go from an economically booming country to become as impoverished as North Korea overnight.

But if it is a done deal, the Americans can only go with the flow and agree to South Korea's approach.

"However, this aircraft carrier cannot be brought back to South Korea in the form of arms sales for active aircraft carriers." President Roh Tae-woo still has his own ideas, "Similarly, we also have to consider all aspects of the situation. It is best for our Daewoo Heavy Industries Group to come forward to solve this problem In this case, try to play down the shadow of official intervention. Then we must declare to the outside world that the purchase of this aircraft carrier is a private behavior of the people and has little to do with the government. In this way, the outside world has nothing to say, and finally Daewoo Group can put this If the aircraft carrier is sold to the South Korean government, we will be able to take it over as a matter of course."

This is obviously a way to deceive others, but something is better than nothing.So when Yanayev saw the Daewoo Heavy Industries Group's request submitted, he couldn't laugh or cry. Is this kimchi country so eager to realize its dream of unifying the universe?South Korea is the most popular among the four Asian tigers at this time. Although the other two depraved Wuwuwu and one will remain unchanged in the future, economically speaking, South Korea is the most ideal for development so far.

Thinking of this, Yanayev is a little jealous, wishing to cut off a large piece of South Korea's strong GDP growth every year from this aircraft carrier.

"The Ministry of National Defense doesn't know how to handle this matter, so I still want the General Secretary to take a look at it in person." Defense Minister Yazov said respectfully, selling to South Korea is different from selling to other countries. After all, allies must be considered North Korea's feelings.

"You actually want to buy the new Rossis aircraft carrier from us... Is it really impossible to break through the limitations of history?" Yanayev smiled helplessly. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, South Korea's Daewoo Group bought it in 1996. The aircraft carrier Nova Rossis, which was forcibly decommissioned, did not serve in the navy after that, and its whereabouts have been unknown.But since the Kiev class was purchased by South Korea, South Korea's shipbuilding industry has been booming, and the tricks in it are self-evident.

"So what should we do? Sell to South Korea, or refuse?" Yazov awaited the general secretary's final decision.

"Sell, of course we have to sell it to them. Since someone wants to buy our aircraft carrier, why let this business go." Yanayev said cheerfully, "Besides, the Koreans bought an aircraft carrier from us, which means that they need to build an aircraft carrier." A powerful navy to deal with the threat from the north is also a business opportunity for us.”

"Business opportunity?" Yazov didn't understand what Yanayev said.

Yanayev said seriously, "Yes, business opportunities. On the one hand, we can sell Kiev-class aircraft carriers to South Korea, and on the other hand, we can also sell anti-ship weapons to North Korea. Remember, the situation on the Korean Peninsula must be Maintain a balanced state on the sword, and neither side is allowed to gain the upper hand."

Yazov's eyes lit up, and he quickly understood what Yanayev meant. On the one hand, he sold aircraft carriers to South Korea, and on the other hand, he sold anti-aircraft weapons to North Korea. My northern neighbor has deployed a large number of anti-aircraft carrier weapons. The expression of the South Korean Minister of Defense should be very interesting.

The Korean peninsula is the battlefield of political games among major powers. Maintaining a balanced state is the best choice. Once this dangerous balance is broken, the result may be more violent turmoil and reshuffle.