"It's a mothership." Wang Zhong said with certainty.
He is referring to a submarine that can carry a frogman transporter, that is, a mother ship. The frogman transporter can be regarded as a mini-submarine, and its sonar characteristics are naturally different from those of submarines.
With Wang Zhong's affirmation, Wan Liyang was convinced.
At this time, both Li Hai and Wan Liyang closed their mouths tightly in tacit agreement, and even controlled their breathing a little.
Wang Zhong is determining the specific location of the unknown underwater target.
Not long after, Wang Zhong took off his headphones and said with certainty, "I can confirm that there are two goals, one big and one small."
He quickly marked the specific locations of the two targets.
Li Hai said excitedly, "Great, catch the big ones and let go of the small ones. Wang Ban, keep an eye on the big ones."
"yes!"
Li Hai did not leave the sonar room and commanded the operation through internal communications here. The focus now was on the sonar room. If the target's position could not be grasped, there would be no way to attack.
"Mr. Chang, let the ship-borne helicopter load the anti-submarine equipment." Li Hai issued a new order.
Chang Haizhou, who was sitting in the command module, immediately replied, "Roger, carrier-based aircraft are preparing for anti-submarine warfare."
The Dolphin carrier-based helicopter carried by the No. 53 ship can carry hoisting sonar, sonobuoys and torpedoes. However, due to insufficient take-off weight, the Dolphin carrier-based helicopter can only carry these anti-submarine equipment.
Wan Liyang reminded, "Captain, should you warn me first?"
The small target is approaching Dolan Island and has already had an impact on the Haite Battalion detachment that is conducting live-fire training on Dolan Island.
Li Hai said, "The frogman transporters do not have anti-ship capabilities, but their mothership does."
Wan Liyang opened his mouth and stopped making suggestions. He took a deep look at the young trainee captain, and a sentence came to his mind - Is Kai Feisha's temper so explosive?
There was no hesitation or discussion at all, just preparations for battle, and then the target was locked. There was no need to say what to do next.
You are going to start a war, comrade!
However, it is reasonable to launch an attack on unknown targets that break into the no-navigation zone.
Surface ships cannot communicate with unknown underwater targets unless the other party takes the initiative to surface.
After determining that an unknown underwater target had sneaked into the no-navigation zone and was approaching Dolan Island, posing a threat to the Haite Battalion team that was conducting live-fire training on Dolan Island, the No. 53 ship had only one option - to conduct a warning shot.
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Li Hai stared at the target position parameters given by Wang Zhong, and his eyes fell on the diving depth. The large unknown target was sailing south around the island at a speed of 2 knots at a position of 80 meters underwater. The position of the No. 53 ship was at
its side and rear.
He thought briefly and decisively issued the order, "Mr. Chang, the depth of the deep bomb attack is 75 meters. Strike when you are ready."
This time, Chang Haizhou hesitated slightly, but still resolutely obeyed the order.
Set at a depth of 75 meters, this is a warning attack.
The soldiers of the depth bomb squad quickly calibrated the combat depth of the Type 81 252 mm caliber rocket depth bomb and released the firing safety.
Zhang Lei finally checked the preparations before shooting and sent a signal to Chang Haizhou that the preparations were complete.
"Fire two salvos, shoot!" Chang Haizhou ordered.
The launcher pressed the launch button, and the two Type 87 rocket depth charge launchers on the left and right in front of the main gun on the front deck fired a depth charge at the same time. The shooting points had been calibrated.
The 252 mm thick rocket depth bomb flew diagonally 45 degrees to the left and front under the push of the booster. After the rocket booster finished its work, it separated, the projectile body made a parabolic motion, and was then accurately released at the designated position.
The parachute and warhead were changed from diagonally downward to vertically downward into the water.
The fuze is an impact timed fuze, that is, both impact and set time can activate the warhead.
There is no doubt that the diving depth of the unknown underwater target armor is 80 meters, and the depth bomb fuse is set at a depth of 75 meters. Therefore, the two depth bombs launched by the No. 53 ship will definitely not hit the target.
Rocket depth bombs, as the name suggests, add a first-stage booster rocket to the depth bombs, which changes the depth bombs from traditional downward delivery to forward delivery. The advantage of this is that it expands the combat range of the depth bombs -
According to traditional combat methods, ships need to maneuver above enemy submarines to drop depth charges.
With rocket depth bombs, there is a combat range - the maximum range of the rocket depth bombs used by the No. 53 ship reached 5 kilometers.
In the sonar room, Wang Zhong heard the sound of the depth bomb explosion, turned his head and whispered, "Two depth bombs exploded at a depth of 76 meters."
There is a slight error, but it is not a big problem.
Li Hai looked at the watch on his wrist. He set a stopwatch and calculated the time silently. Wang Zhong did not need to look at the time at all. The time he calculated silently had zero error.
I stopped attacking and gave the other party time to react.
"Mr. Chang, avoid maneuver." Li Hai gave the order to Chang Haizhou.
Chang Haizhou was stunned for a moment and immediately followed the instructions.
It is not that we have encountered similar situations in the past, but the methods and methods of dealing with them are not as intense as now. In fact, everyone knows where the unknown underwater targets come from, and they are just from those directions.
No matter what you do, you must keep a thin line. This is Chang Haizhou’s idea. In fact, it is also the idea of most people.
But Li Hai didn't see it that way. If we didn't fully prepare for the worst, what if the opponent got wind and launched a torpedo attack?
Ship No. 53 cannot withstand two torpedoes.
Therefore, after launching a rocket depth charge as a warning, necessary evasive maneuvers must be made.
Chang Haizhou soon figured it out, and his brows slowly relaxed.
However, Li Hai once again ordered, "Mr. Chang, reoccupy the attacking position."
"Yes..." Chang Haizhou's tone was very hesitant this time, but he did not hesitate in his actions and conveyed the order neatly.
After the No. 53 ship made a sharp turn, it slowed down and reoccupied the attack position. It was still behind the unknown underwater target.
All submarine commanders know that after being discovered by an enemy surface ship, the best way is to escape!
A submarine whose position is exposed will only be bombed, especially when faced with a frigate equipped with an anti-submarine helicopter!
Li Hai carefully looked at the nearest location of the small target. If they had been discovered, it would be difficult for them to escape.
After thinking for a moment, Li Hai called Chang Haizhou, "Mr. Chang, the left deep bomb launcher was adjusted to aim at the second target. The attack depth was 15 meters and fired all the remaining four bombs."
The diving depth of the small target is 18 meters. This distance will definitely be affected by the depth bomb explosion. You must know that the small target is just a frogman transporter and its underwater pressure resistance is extremely weak.
Chang Haizhou hesitated and said, "Captain, do you want to ask the South Guide for instructions?"
"No need, just fight." Li Hai did not hesitate at all.
"clear!"
Chang Haizhou executed the order.
The depth charge launcher on the left quickly adjusted its shooting position, aiming at the sea area where the small target was lurking. When the command was given, launch.
"Whoosh..."
Four rocket depth bombs were fired. Because the small target was farther away, the elevation angle of the shooting was larger this time. Chang Haizhou could see that the four rocket depth bombs formed a line and followed the parabola toward the sea area where the small target was located.
Fly away.
After the booster rocket separates, it is no longer visible.
Because the waves are relatively high, when the depth bomb hits the water, the cockpit cannot be seen, and it is difficult to see it with a telescope. Chang Haizhou does not know the effect of the attack, but Li Hai in the sonar room knows it clearly.
Chang Haizhou was anxiously waiting for the news, expecting and feeling anxious at the same time.
Four rounds were fired in volley, and the target position was well controlled. There was no reason to suspect that the target would miss, but missing the target is not necessarily a bad thing...
