Heavy-carrying cruiser, this is what the Soviet Union called. At the beginning of the Kiev-class, the front end was like a cruiser, especially the powerful anti-ship missile. However, the Brezhnev, which was newly started in the later stage, had completely gotten rid of the style of a cruiser, the oblique deck and the jump deck, which was a typical example of a modern aircraft carrier. However, the Soviet Union also called it a heavy-carrying cruiser.

Because there are still huge SS-N-19 anti-ship missiles under the front deck of the Brezhnev, and the deck is used to take off the fixed-wing aircraft.

The previous generation used the Jacques-38 vertical take-off and landing aircraft, so there was no runway required. However, after being replaced by Su-27k and MiG-29k, the runway needed to take off. The front deck must be vacated for fighter jets to take off.

Judging from the number and power of the aircraft carriers, they are still similar to aircraft carriers in the traditional sense. However, the Soviet Union has always believed that aircraft carriers are hegemonic tools, so they are called heavy-duty aircraft cruisers, which can satisfy the Soviet Union's nominal sense of justice.

Now, the first third-generation heavy-duty aircraft cruiser, the Brezhnev, is about to be launched. On the dock next to the No. 0 platform, a newly built platform with an area of ​​18,000 square meters, the 24 super-large total sections of the second Riga heavy-duty aircraft cruiser (most of which are 32 meters long, 38 meters wide, about 13 meters high and weigh about 1,400 tons) have been assembled on the platform next to the dock, waiting for the Brezhnev to be launched to free up the No. 0 dock. Two Finnish sky-making vehicles and dozens of gantry cranes work together to move these sections into the dock, and the second warship can be quickly welded out. The Soviet Union has lagged behind in this regard. They are chasing the trend of the United States, and such construction can be shorter than the construction cycle of the US aircraft carrier.

When I heard that Kusai wanted to order heavy-duty cruisers, no one would think that Kusai would order Kiev class. This person has a high vision and the Kiev class is not favored. However, can the third-generation heavy-duty cruisers be exported to Iraq? That is absolutely impossible! Even the second-generation Kiev class is almost impossible, because these are the Soviet magic weapons to control the mountains.

"I wonder what kind of heavy-duty cruiser Iraq needs?" Gorbachev asked.

"The displacement of more than 50,000 tons does not require a large number of weapons or anti-ship missiles. It only requires a short-range point-shaped air defense missile. The upper layer adopts two catapults, plus the ship's head leap deck. The hangar below is mainly used to equip fixed-wing jet aircraft." Kusai said.

When I heard Kusai's words, the first thing Sergei thought of was the heavy-duty aircraft cruiser of the Small No. 1 project last year, the Ulyanovsk aircraft carrier.

The Soviet Union sold the most advanced aircraft carrier, an aircraft carrier that it had not yet entered service, to Iraq? If it weren't for the Soviet Union, it would be the Crusader Crazy.

Kusai said this, not only the Soviets were surprised, but even the Iraqi people were surprised. Before coming, he only agreed to buy a Hyundai and a Fearless Class, which was these two warships. Although they predicted that the cost was about 100 million to 200 million US dollars, in the tone of the Soviets, it was probably impossible to get it without 500 million US dollars (the Chinese later generations of 500 million US dollars per Hyundai class, which was the currency value of the late 1990s). In addition, the purchased anti-ship missiles, air defense missiles and other reserve missiles, I am afraid that the contract amount would be about 600 million US dollars.

Adding to the 500 million US dollars and 1.1 billion US dollars of satellite navigation is already a considerable amount. Now, President Kusai has proposed an aircraft carrier. This one is probably not enough without 3 billion US dollars. In addition to the supporting carrier-based aircraft, can Iraq afford it now?

President Kusai is like a nouveau riche. He finally exported oil this year and made a profit by selling weapons. Will he lose all his money?

Besides, were the Soviets willing to sell it?

"We don't have a supporting carrier-based aircraft yet. The Su-27 is still testing, and it's still far from the equipment." Sergei said. He didn't know what he should say. In surprise, he thought of using this reason to make excuses.

"Aren't the Su-25 already developing a ship-based model? Our current Iraqi air force is also equipped with the Su-25. We are very satisfied with this aircraft. If we can use this carrier-based aircraft on our aircraft carrier, it would be very good." Kusai said.

Now, the Soviet Union refused to even sell Su-27s, and the Su-27k of the carrier-based aircraft was even more unwilling to sell. Kusai was mentally prepared to use Su-25 first. You should know that this kind of aircraft is used as the main trainer aircraft on the Soviet aircraft carrier, and can train pilots of aircraft carrier-based aircraft, which is the most precious.

Kusai remembers it very clearly that in the stormy situation, Ukraine and Russia fought fiercely over the ownership of the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. As a result, under the escort of the Russian Navy, the aircraft carrier was driven away by Russian sailors, but the carrier-based aircraft remained in Ukraine.

"The development of this carrier-based aircraft is also underway and has not been finalized yet," Sergei said: "Besides, even if we provide you with heavy aircraft cruisers like this, you will not have enough ability to maintain and maintain this warship within a few years. Your navy lacks a large number of skilled talents in this regard. For such aircraft cruisers, there are thousands of sailors. I am afraid that there are not so many people in Iraq's total navy now?"

I have been dreaming that the construction of the navy is definitely not achieved overnight. If you want to buy an aircraft carrier, you can dominate the Middle East? You are not even qualified for the personnel! When Sergei said this, he still had a hint of mocking tone. The Soviet Navy has developed to this point for decades, and it has reached its current level.

Moreover, Iraq only has one Modern and one Fearless Class. If you want to use these two warships, plus the several frigates that Iraq owns, it is impossible to protect the safety of the aircraft carrier. At least it must have a large warship with a complete air defense similar to the Glorious Class that can deal with saturated attacks. Moreover, it even requires an attack nuclear submarine to open the way underwater. Although this Kusai was very exciting in the land war, it was limited to Iraq's geographical environment and only had a near-shore navy and had no theory and practice of maritime operations. Although it was very lively in the Persian Gulf, Kusai's clumsy vision was not even an apprentice in front of the world's second-ranked Soviet Navy.

Thinking of this, Sergei was not too shocked at Iraq's purchase of modern and fearless levels. At best, it seemed like a nouveau riche with a silver in his arms wanted to buy a machine gun to protect his safety. However, he didn't know how to use this machine gun, nor did he know how to run around with a machine gun in his arms. In fact, it would be better to buy a pistol and tuck it in his belt.

"So, we have another request, hoping that the Soviet side can send a large number of naval instructors to help our naval personnel master the operation of these warships, especially large aircraft carrier cruisers," said Kusai.

Although the Iraqi Navy has trained some personnel, in the face of the equipment imported from the Soviet Union, there must be a lot of experience to learn. Hiring Soviet personnel is a way to grow rapidly. Although the Soviet Union's third-generation heavy-carrier cruiser has just begun to be built, the Soviet Union has already had rich experience in large deck aviation flights, which are lacking in Iraq, so Iraq must hire a large number of Soviet personnel.

Hearing this, Sergei's eyelids suddenly thrust, and he keenly felt that this was a very good opportunity!

"President Kusai, you just arrived in Moscow today and have been talking about it for so long. I think, let's stop here today!" Gorbachev said.

It was impossible to agree immediately, so Gorbachev proposed a break and they needed to discuss countermeasures.

"Okay," said Kusai: "I haven't been to Moscow for a long time, and I really want to see the night view here."

After seeing off the Iraqi personnel, the heated discussion finally began among the top Soviet officials, and Gromiko, who had heard the news, also arrived.

Iraq has launched the largest military purchase project in history to the Soviet Union. Gorbachev originally thought that it would be good to absorb Iraq's investment in satellite navigation. Unexpectedly, compared to now, it was just a pediatric department.

Two large warships, plus an aircraft carrier, supporting carrier-based aircraft and other equipment, and perhaps the Soviet Union would also help Iraq expand its docks and train Iraqi naval personnel. All of these will definitely be 5 billion US dollars. If the Soviet Union asked for a more ruthless price, I am afraid that one hundred billion US dollars would be available.

After all, only the United States and the Soviet Union can build aircraft carriers with a displacement of 50,000 tonnes, and the United States will not sell them. Since there is only one of the Soviet Union, Iraq will also have to give as much as the Soviet Union wants.

The simplest thing is, if such a ship is built for Iraq, then the Soviet Navy would not have to ask the government for money. The Soviet Union would have all the funds for the development of new aircraft carriers, and the initial development funds for the nuclear-powered heavy-carrier cruiser that was established last year were all available.

The current Soviet Union requires money everywhere. If Gorbachev could make the decision completely, he would agree without hesitation. However, he could not ignore the reaction of his most powerful army, especially the Red Navy, when building an aircraft carrier for the Red Navy at the same time, he would also build an Iraqi ship, which would arouse strong opposition from the Red Navy.
Chapter completed!