With the official release of metallic hydrogen, the International Nuclear Fusion Conference also ended successfully.

Neither Sebastian nor Eichendorf could not stay in China directly, but needed to return to Germany for a handover.

After saying a brief goodbye to them, Chen Nian also left Shanghai.

However, he did not return to AH, but went directly to the Bohai Shipyard by special plane, ready to witness the birth of another new type of equipment.

That is, the long-awaited Type 096 nuclear-powered submarine.

Up to now, the 096 project has been carried out for 11 months, due to the great pressure from the United States and the South Island in the early stage, this project has also adopted a working method of starting at full speed regardless of cost and cost, and most of the R&D landing and construction work has been completed in a very short time.

However, as the pressure at sea eased, the progress of the project slowed down, and the final outfitting finishing and optimisation time requirements were relaxed to two months.

This is also why it is not until June of the current 10 years that the nuclear submarine reached the launching standard.

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Of course, the word "talent" can only be adapted to the standards within Huaxia and Xinghuo.

The construction of a giant strategic nuclear submarine in 11 months can actually be called a shocking achievement in any country in the world.

You know, in Soviet times, it also took about 3 years to build a nuclear submarine of a similar size to the 096.

And by the time of Russia, the cycle of the Typhoon-class nuclear submarine has gradually lengthened to 7 years-—— and it is really not unreasonable for you to say that he fell behind as soon as he entered service.

In contrast, the construction progress in the United States is faster, but the highest record in Chen Nian's impression is 14 months.

It can be said that Huaxia really broke the record this time.

Therefore, whether it is Chen Nian himself, the project team, or the superior department, there is no dissatisfaction, but they are already planning to reward the corresponding team for meritorious deeds.

On the plane to HLD, Chen Nian read the above proposed commendation plan, and then made adjustment suggestions to several key personnel according to his own technical intuitive perception.

After reviewing it several times and confirming that there would not be too much bias, he put down the documents in his hand, took out his mobile phone and passed the time while swiping the forum, while thinking about the follow-up application route of metal hydrogen materials.

The first metallic hydrogen plant is already in the preparatory stage, and according to the project plan, the plant will reach an annual output of more than 40 tons.

This number sounds like a lot, and even if it is only used for laboratory experiments, it is to the point that it is not used up at all.

But the problem is that this material will eventually go to industrialization.

The annual output of 40 tons is actually not enough to meet the needs of large-scale "experimental projects" in the early stage of industrial development.

Needless to say, if you want to engage in superconducting energy storage, you have to use a lot, right?

To engage in superconducting power transmission, you have to use a lot to build an experimental power grid, right?

If you engage in weapons and fourth-generation nuclear weapons, the amount of use will be even more exaggerated.

Not to mention those more subdivided fields, what motors, semiconductors.

40 tons, not enough points.

And most importantly, you can't prioritize these items.

The power grid is important, but it is not urgent, and it is difficult to update the application.

Semiconductors are urgent, but they are not that important, and they are not difficult to apply.

Side-by-side comparison of the two, which one to choose?

If you really want to discuss it, there is no standard answer to the question.

So from top to bottom, there is no agreement on this issue.

However, netizens are very active.

After watching the report on the nuclear fusion conference, especially the metallic hydrogen part, the people with a little knowledge of physics exploded.

In their view, the emergence of metallic hydrogen is almost equivalent to the realization of human immortality.

"Within ten years, we will first engage in nuclear fusion, then engage in lossless transmission grids, followed by energy storage and next-generation motors, and at the same time launch a charge against high-performance computers, and finally, spend another ten years, step by step, to develop anti-gravity technology, build space elevators, build galactic fleets, and run to the sea of stars."

This is the basic route mapped out on the Internet.

It's perfect, and it's not an exaggeration, but the problem is that the people who designed this route really didn't take into account the concept of productivity limits.

Doing so many things in 10 years, don't die?

When productivity gains can't keep up with consumption, they fall into the biggest new technology trap ever, completely destroying the future of the entire country.

It's not even something that a technological revolution can save.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian couldn't help but sigh.

Every step towards human progress is not simple, and walking on thin ice is the only option.

After thinking for a moment, he wrote down his proposal on a piece of paper.

Unlike in the past, this proposal goes beyond the scope of pure technology, but begins to consider economic, resource, labor and other factors, and puts forward the idea of starting with small-scale fields to iterate on technology.

In his view, nuclear fusion is a priority project, but the power grid can be put in place, starting with high-performance computers.

As for what space elevator?

Don't think about it in ten years.

He spent 2,000 words expressing his views, and the document was quickly sealed by the accompanying secrecy staff, and after the plane landed, it was sent to the highest decision-making level for reference.

After all the work was done, Chen Nian fell asleep.

By the time he opened his eyes again, the plane had landed smoothly.

Two hours later, he arrived at the Bohai Shipyard and, led by the project team, approached the giant submarine that had been quietly moored in the dock.

Li Qingming, the chief engineer of 096, was responsible for the introduction, and like all other scientific researchers who had access to the core layer, the first thing he expressed was his gratitude to Chen Nian.

After a brief politeness, the two quickly got to the point.

So our submarine is the most advanced in the world from any point of view."

"The super large size, with a total length of 214 meters, has a maximum displacement of 31,000 tons above the water and 52,000 tons underwater, which is a lot more than the typhoon level."

"It can carry 24 improved Julang-3 missiles, and its strike capabilities far exceed those of the Ohio class."

"Two thorium-based molten salt reactors with a total power of 740 megawatts, almost twice the size of the typhoon."

"The maximum underwater speed of 28 knots is also the fastest in the world."

"However, because of the size of the problem, the maximum diving depth has not reached the limit, which is about 450 meters."

"90 decibels of noise, which is a bit worse than our target of 85 decibels, but this may be the limit already"

Listening to Li Qingming's introduction, Chen Nian nodded slightly.

In fact, when he set the target of 85 decibels, he did not expect to achieve it.

Even if a variety of noise reduction technologies are used and an integrated electric propulsion system is used, the noise of 85 decibels is already lower than that of the ocean most of the time, and once it is done, it is basically completely invisible to sonar-—— obviously, this is not that simple.

So, instead of showing any disappointment, he said with admiration:

"As soon as these parameters are announced, the US side is afraid that they will have to accelerate their Colombian project."

The Colombian project he mentioned refers to the latest nuclear submarine research and development project of the United States, that is, their fifth-generation nuclear submarine project.

Since the project was launched in 2003, there has not been much movement until now, for the simple reason that it is "not necessary".

The Ohio-class has been able to meet their strategic demands most of the time, and coupled with the continuous delay in the service of the Russian Boreas-class, the United States has no incentive to spend a lot of money on the development and installation of new submarines.

After so many years of procrastination, even the design has not been completely finalized.

In the previous life, this was also a classic joke in armament circles.

However, now this project has obviously not been reduced to the extent of being used as a laughing stock, and even Li Qingming on the other side, after hearing Chen Nian's words, the first thing he showed was not ridicule, but serious worry.

"The other party's design ideas are still very advanced, I have read the analysis report on the Columbia-class nuclear submarine, according to their concept, this will be a 'killer' type strategic nuclear submarine."

"Rapid strike, quick detachment, lone wolf combat, incomparably solid 'point deterrence'. Although it is almost impossible to have a head-on confrontation with our 096, it will definitely become the strongest opponent of 096."

"In contrast, our 096 design concept is not much more advanced, it is very strong, but it is strong in breaking through ingenuity, and if you don't iterate quickly, it's easy to keep up with the pace of modern warfare."

Hearing Li Qingming's words, Chen Nian nodded solemnly.

In fact, to say such a thing before a new submarine is launched, from any point of view, is still somewhat anachronistic.

After all, this ship embodies the efforts of countless scientific researchers, and it should not be poured cold water on it casually.

But can you say that he is not right?

On the contrary, what he saw were the flaws in 096 that were easily overlooked.

Being able to point out these deficiencies shows that the project team is still seeking improvement.

This kind of thinking can be said to be refined to the point of arrogance and arrogance.

What they want is not an evenly matched battle, what they want is a crushing combat power that can crush all the enemies in front of them, and the confidence to monopolize all opponents with the power of one country.

This is probably their unique feelings and romance.

At this time, several people had already stepped on the submarine, and the huge turtle back did not exist on the submarine, and along the gangway, Chen Nian entered the interior of the submarine.

And his first feeling was only one word:

Big.

The large interior space is scary, and it does not have the cramped and embarrassing feeling of traditional submarines at all, but is closer to the layout of surface ships.

"Chen Gong, how is it, surprised?"

"The interior space of this submarine has been carefully planned, because the reactor and power system have been reduced in size, and we have freed up a lot of space to optimize the living area."

"On this submarine, you can even find a dedicated lounge and gym, which is a reference to the Typhoon-class design."

"However, instead of setting up unnecessary facilities such as swimming pools and saunas, we have replaced them with larger activity rooms and separate reading rooms for individuals."

"And, of course, bigger kitchens."

"If it weren't for today's dinner already planned, I'd love to invite you to try it – it wouldn't be too far off from land."

Having said this, the assistant on the side kept hinting at Li Qingming with his eyes, as if he wanted him to skip the topic quickly.

After all, in these years, most people's views on the military are still stuck at the level of "hard work and simplicity, and hard work style."

Overly superior living facilities, it is easy to conjure up images of corruption, weakening, and reduced combat effectiveness.

Chen Nian naturally couldn't think so.

He knows too well the extent to which a good living environment affects combat effectiveness - there was a classic exercise back then, which illustrates this problem.

There was no air conditioning in the infantry chariots of the Red Army, and on the Great Gobi Desert where the surface temperature was close to 70, the fighters suffered from heat stroke after they arrived, and they were beaten violently by the Blue Army who were blowing air conditioners and singing.

So, he smiled and waved his hand, signaling that the assistant didn't care.

"So how long can this submarine dive under such living conditions?"

"I'm talking about extreme conditions."

Chen Nian's question is actually very artistic, because most of the time, it is not food, water and oxygen that determines the diving time of a submarine, but the will of the crew.

This is the reason why Li Qingming emphasized so many details about leisure.

Hearing his question, a smile appeared on Li Qingming's face.

He held out 4 fingers and replied:

"4 months."

"This is almost the limit of human will."

Very strong.

Chen Nian couldn't help but sigh a little.

You must know that so far, the world's longest submarine record is 83 days set by the United States.

And after the 83-day extreme submarine test, the sailors on the submarine were all carried out on stretchers.

Several people continued to walk forward, spending more than an hour of the event, visiting all the facilities on the submarine.

And Chen Nian also felt more deeply the power of this submarine that could be said to be built by himself.

It's like a mountain.

A mountain that is forever buried underwater, but ready to topple over the enemy's head

A day later, on July 1, 2010, on this special day, the 096-class strategic nuclear submarine was officially launched.

Next, it will also carry out short-term outfitting work.

It will take some time before it really forms combat effectiveness.

There is no doubt that it will subvert everyone's imagination of "submarines".

This is another miracle in the history of human ship engineering, and the pinnacle of the real aesthetics of violence after the Typhoon.

Massive, cold, oppressive.

But it is pregnant with an overwhelming destructive force that is unique in this world.

And when the news was released, the whole world trembled over it.

(End of chapter)