Chapter 1666 The whole world cannot solve Saudi needs {Hi Shu Wan Bai Yin League 2130}

According to Xie Kai's previous plan, Saudi Arabia has two fleets, one in the Red Sea and one in the Persian Gulf.

After using it for so long, no problems occurred. Now Saudi Arabia uses this as an excuse to refuse to sign a equipment contract.

It really happened that Xie Kai didn't expect.

"What's wrong with the submarine? I haven't heard anything wrong after using it for so long!"

Xie Kaixinsi Electronics, speculating on the reasons why the Saudis proposed to upgrade or return submarines.

I can't figure it out, so I can only ask.

In the Middle East, the Saudi Navy is already the strongest.

It not only has 4 large surface combat ships, but also has two conventional powered submarines with equally large tonnage.

You can walk horizontally in that sea. Of course, if you compare with the US fleet that built a naval base there, this combat effectiveness is still not enough.

But Saudi Arabia has no big conflict with the US military.

The two 035 conventional power submarines sold to Saudi Arabia have made many improvements, and even the living environment inside has been greatly improved, which is much better than the environment used by itself in China.

What are the troubles of the Saudis?

"Thank you, we won't discuss whether the submarine performance is advanced or not. For our naval officers and soldiers, the living environment inside is too harsh and unimaginable! Even if your technicians are responsible for the harshest engine room, etc., it is still difficult for our officers and soldiers to adapt..."

Rafata emphasized to Xie Kai.

The environment is harsh again!

Can you change some other reasons?

At this moment, Xie Kai was about to go crazy, "Regular powered submarine, do you also want to install air conditioners in it?"

Xie Kai looked extremely unkind when he said this.

But Prince Sultan, Lafata and others seemed not to see his expression, and they both nodded happily.

Lafata complained even more: "Thank you, we not only hope to add a reliable air conditioning system to keep the temperature of the engine compartment and fish compartment suitable for our officers and soldiers, but at the same time, we need to improve the design so that officers and soldiers can have a better rest and living environment..."

Xie Kai looked at the Saudis blankly, not knowing what to say.

The 035 conventional power submarine has a not small displacement, with a full load displacement of 2113 tons.

The fastest speed underwater can reach 18 knots, and it can maintain self-sustaining power underwater for a long time.

However, if you want to improve the living conditions of officers and soldiers on the submarine, reduce the high temperature of the power cabin to a constant temperature, and raise the low temperature of the torpedo cabin to a normal temperature, for Xie Kai, it is far more unacceptable than installing a powerful air conditioning system on the 359 tank.

It’s not just Xie Kai who can’t accept it.

No matter how much the country in the world improves conventional powered submarines, it may not be able to meet the requirements of the Saudis, allowing the officers and soldiers on the submarines to have a living environment like large surface ships.

"Everyone! If you want to improve the living environment of the submarine and install air conditioners, the conventional power is not enough, so you can only use nuclear power..."

Xie Kai's words were completely mocking the Saudis.

Only nuclear submarines, because of their full power and large space, can make the environment inside better.

However, the temperature in some areas is impossible for the body to adapt, and nuclear power cannot be used!

"Our officers and soldiers cannot tolerate the harsh environment on the submarine you provide! In such an environment, it cannot work at all. If it cannot be improved, then return the goods! The contract stipulated that your country's technical troops could be trained, so that we naval officers and soldiers could operate all positions by themselves..."

The Saudis’ meaning is very obvious, that is, they want the technicians of Hongqi Group to hand over all their work to Saudi submarine soldiers.

Then, their submarine soldiers could not withstand the harsh working environment, but now they think that the submarine design provided by Xie Kai was problematic.

Saudi Arabia spent $3.5 billion per ship from him to buy the Type 035 conventional power submarine. In the high-temperature engine compartment and low-temperature torpedo compartment, the technicians provided by Hongqi Group to help the Saudis work...

The navy is the most difficult among all arms, and the officers and soldiers of the submarine troops are even more difficult than other arms.

The working environment in which the officers and soldiers of the submarine force are in has caused the pressure they are under stronger than that of any military service, both physically and mentally.

In a small and confined space, a submarine needs to undergo four seasons changes from beginning to end.

The power cabin and engine cabin are still extremely hot even in the coldest winter.

When many officers and soldiers worked in these cabins, their clothes were quickly wet with sweat, and then evaporated by high temperatures and then soaked with sweat.

In such a harsh working environment, most officers and soldiers took off their clothes, wore shorts and vests to work.

This is also the reason why there are no female soldiers on the submarine.

In order to be safe, fish cabins require extremely low temperatures. Even in the hottest summer, they need to wear cotton jackets to work...

It is normal for Saudi soldiers to be unwilling to work in such a harsh environment.

"Your submarines are not even allowed to travel too far across cabins during normal navigation. Who can withstand such a harsh working environment?"

Prince Sultan looked at Xie Kai and was also expressing his dissatisfaction.

Xie Kai was stunned.

This is a fact.

During submarines, if the distance between people walking is too large, the huge torque generated will destroy the submarine's balance in the water...

This is also why submarine soldiers are best treated in all units.

According to the contract, Chinese technicians should have handed over their work to Saudi submarine soldiers long ago.

But the Saudis are not even willing to enter the engine compartment and mine compartment, so how can they hand over it?

Only the technicians of the Hongqi Group have been helping the Saudi naval submarine soldiers to be responsible for these technical tasks...

Xie Kai was very embarrassed: "Everyone, it is difficult to solve the high temperature and hot environment in the engine compartment for improvements. Even the nuclear submarines are as harsh as near the power compartment..."

"Thank you, is there really no way? It's impossible for your technicians to be responsible for these tasks for our submarines..."

There is really nothing we can do about the demands made by the Saudis.

"Everyone, this is really not something we don't want to. No nuclear-powered submarines can solve these problems... it is also difficult to improve the living environment of the officers and soldiers of the army..."

Nuclear-powered submarines are even larger, and it is impossible to have a soldier in one cabin.

The conventional powered submarine has a small space, and even when going to sea, officers and soldiers can only sleep in hammocks, unfold when they sleep, get up and put them away.

Otherwise, three people would sleep in two beds, one would get up and change shifts, and the other would sleep in bed after get off work...

Xie Kai knows this clearly.

This is also why he did not allow the 404 base to get involved in the submarine area.

The technical difficulty is too great.

Many problems are difficult to solve in a short period of time.

The Saudis also know that they cannot own nuclear submarines.

Internationally, as long as the core is something that is very sensitive.

Nuclear-powered submarines of various countries must float up when passing through international waterways and report to neighboring countries.

If Saudi Arabia really dares to think about this thing, American fathers will teach them how to be human in every minute.

Xie Kai suddenly thought that if he really wanted to improve, there was no way.

But he quickly shook his head and rejected his thoughts.

The submarines slightly improve the environment and give their officers and soldiers a more comfortable living environment. The problem may not be too big, but it is really difficult to install air conditioners in the cabin.

No matter how powerful the air conditioning system is, it is difficult to reduce the temperature of the power chamber to normal temperature.

According to the requirements of Saudi soldiers, not only officers need to have luxurious lounges, but ordinary soldiers also need independent rest cabins.

Xie Kai felt that even a 10,000-ton nuclear submarine would be difficult to meet the requirements of Saudi tyrants.

"Then, we'll return the goods."

Prince Sultan made the decision.

Faced with the return request of Saudi Arabia's Type 035 submarine, Xie Kai didn't know how to deal with it for a while, even though he was flexible.

Historically, the Saudi Navy has not been equipped with submarines.

In order to raise $5 billion, Saudi Arabia fooled him to buy two submarines.

The prices of two submarines are indeed not cheap.

Compared with the most advanced international combat power, it is a little behind, but it is already a very advanced powerful equipment for Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia also paid a subsequent upgrade fee, which has been spent on the upgrade of equipment purchased by Saudi Arabia. Now there is no upgrade, so there is no use.

Saudi Arabia also mentioned the money in previous negotiations...

The reason for the Saudis to return the goods is weird.

It is not because the submarine's performance is not good or the combat effectiveness is poor, but because the submarine's working environment is too harsh, and the Saudi Navy's technical troops cannot withstand working in such a harsh environment.

"Let's talk about it, should Saudi Arabia accept or not?"

Xie Kai couldn't think of a solution, so he could only consult with the 404 Management Committee.

The Saudis are unwilling to sign the contract.
To be continued...