Qin Tao didn't pay much attention to the development of anti-ship missiles in the past, as long as the relevant departments were responsible. Now, as the modification of the No. 138 ship begins, the issue of anti-ship missiles has become urgent.
The development of pony bombs is progressing well, and Qin Tao is very satisfied.
"We are fully confident that we will complete research and development before the new millennium!" Huang Song said.
This is a brand-new anti-ship missile. The shape and engine are already there, but the other parts still have to take a long time to develop, then test-fire, and then finalize. It still takes a long time.
Five years is not a long time.
"Can you save the engine and casing next year? Just something that can fly." Qin Tao suddenly asked.
If you save up, you can fly directly?
Huang Song felt a little curious about Qin Tao's request: "This is easy, but if you just fly, it's meaningless!"
"No, it's meaningful, it's of great significance." Qin Tao said: "Next year, our No. 138 will be modified. By then, we can test it to see how effective this missile is when placed on our warships.
There is no problem. For example, will the tail flames burn the bridge?"
Huang Song thought about it seriously and then said: "This is no problem."
After a day of visiting and inspecting the Third Aerospace Academy, Qin Tao was also very satisfied. On the way back, Qin Tao and Wu Shengli talked about the development of anti-ship missiles.
"Currently, our navy's main equipment is still the YJ-81. However, relevant units are making improvements to increase its range to about two hundred kilometers and become our main anti-ship missile. After all, this missile is very small in size and weight.
It is small and easy to deploy on light warships." Wu Shengli said: "Although this YJ-12 is advanced, it is too big and can only be used on warships with a displacement of more than 5,000 tons."
(The C802 used for export, which is a version that uses a turbojet engine on the C801, has never entered active service in the Navy. The Navy has been making do with the Eagle Strike 81, and then the Eagle Strike 83. As for its various data,
It is confidential, so we will just follow the general information.)
Judging from the length, the YJ-83 is also close to seven meters, but its missile diameter is only 0.36 meters and its overall weight is less than one ton. As a subsonic anti-ship missile, its adaptability is very good.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, subsonic missiles and supersonic missiles each have their own advantages. We should develop them together. Moreover, we can also combine the advantages of both to develop a more advanced missile."
"Synthesize the advantages of both?" Wu Shengli became interested.
"For example, by flying at subsonic speeds on most routes and performing supersonic penetration at the final stage, such anti-ship missiles will have a longer range and the attack will be more concealed. We want real long-distance strikes.
For the enemy's aircraft carrier, the missile's range must be more than 600 kilometers. Moreover, it is best if it can be launched vertically and inserted into our 850 mm launch tube."
Wu Shengli became serious.
The concept of an 850mm launch tube was first proposed on that nuclear submarine. After that, Qin Tao often used it. Everyone knew that Qin Tao planned to use this as a universal vertical launch mechanism for the navy.
, stuffing all kinds of missiles into it.
I have to say, this is indeed an idea.
Launching a brand new anti-ship missile?
Wu Shengli pondered.
Time passes day by day.
On June 3, two days after Children’s Day, the destroyer No. 138 finally set sail to Mingzhou.
Although this warship is going to Mingzhou Shipyard for repairs, the Navy still can't wait to ask it to enter Mingzhou Military Port first, where it will be given a hull number and other ceremonies before it will be driven to Mingzhou Shipbuilding.
factory.
Qin Tao could understand this kind of behavior. The three fleets all coveted this warship. In the end, the Eastern Fleet got it. Of course, it had to complete the commissioning ceremony quickly to make the other fleets give up.
After all, the navy stationed in Mingzhou belongs to the Eastern Fleet.
Qin Tao was invited, and a large number of naval leaders also came from the capital. Flags were fluttering on the military port, and the military band played cheerful music. The scene was very lively.
"President Qin, on behalf of the Eastern Fleet, I would like to thank you for your outstanding contribution to us." After seeing Qin Tao, Leader Yang immediately stretched out his hand and shook his hand enthusiastically.
"Leader Yang, these are all things I should do, and this is not my fault alone." Qin Tao was very polite: "I just tried my best."
"Mr. Qin is too modest. From now on, the modification of this warship will have to rely on your Mingzhou Shipyard. I will put the ugly words up front. There must be no quality problems in the modification. Otherwise, our military representatives will not sign.
.”
"Lao Yang, what you said is wrong. When did Mingzhou Shipyard have quality problems? If you are not worried, leave it to us. We can rest assured about Mingzhou Shipyard's technology!" Another leader came over.
.
Qin Tao could only laugh along with him: "Please rest assured, leader, our Mingzhou Shipyard is willing to issue a military order!"
"Did you see it? The Mingzhou Group has this confidence! By the way, has the captain of this largest destroyer in the navy been selected?"
The largest destroyer in the navy, it’s exciting to think about it! I don’t know how many destroyer captains are looking forward to piloting this kind of warship.
"Yes." Leader Yang nodded proudly: "After careful study, our fleet has decided to appoint Zhang Zhen as the captain of this warship!"
Zhang Zhen? Old friend, Qin Tao was very curious: "Why is it him?"
Judging from the resume, although Zhang Zhen's is very rich, it may not be comparable to those veteran destroyer captains.
Qin Tao met Zhang Zhen when he sailed the first ship back from Lao Maozi. At that time, Zhang Zhen was only commanding a frigate. In the past few years, Zhang Zhen's position has been constantly changing, and he once went to the Naval University for further studies.
, has also participated in many of Qin Tao's operations. He is the one who drove back the Glorious class ship now, and he also drove back the previous Varyag.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, this still does not make him stand out from many competitors.
"Because he is a commander in the navy who is willing to study and learn." Leader Yang said: "When we appointed a modern-level commander, we had considered him, but due to various considerations, he became the
He was selected as a candidate, and now it is time for the candidate to become a permanent member."
"Are you willing to study and learn?"
"That's right, you can go to his office and take a look. His study notes are stacked up as high as one person. He also studies a lot of aircraft carrier command technology. If he is not too young, the modification of the aircraft carrier will also take time. I think, here.
He has no problem being the captain of an aircraft carrier."
"Coming, coming!" someone shouted.
As a result, no one spoke, and everyone looked towards the sea. A large warship was slowly moving over.
It drove very slowly, very slowly. After all, it was about to enter the port, and it could not continue to race wildly on the sea. On the main mast of the warship bridge, a long rope was pulled forward and backward, and it was hung with colorful flags.
This is the highest ceremony for a warship: hoisting the flags!
From the bow to the stern of the ship, there were still sailors standing in white navy uniforms, with serious faces and tall postures.
"Our warship is finally back!"
"A 10,000-ton destroyer is so spectacular!"
Everyone was feeling emotional again.
The warship is slowly docking. Since a special berth has been set aside to welcome the arrival of the warship, the warship can dock on its own without the help of other tugs.
On the bridge, Zhang Zhen issued orders one after another. Under his command, the huge warship docked steadily at the dock.
Everyone applauded.
"Reporting to all leaders, we have successfully completed the task of operating the warship to return to the motherland!" Zhang Zhen stood at the bow of the ship, raised his right arm, and shouted loudly to the leaders on the shore.
"On behalf of the motherland, I welcome you back!" The big leader present said, "You have successfully completed your task this time. Your superiors have decided to award you with third-class collective merit!"
"Thank you for the leadership!"
"Now, I officially announce that this warship has been named Destroyer No. 138! I hope that after undergoing modifications, it will become the most powerful surface ship in our navy!"
Everyone applauded.
Qin Tao knew that this ceremony seemed sloppy, but it was very necessary. He could understand the hearts of the leaders present. This warship would become the most powerful main battleship in the navy! Therefore, although it was very brief, it was a
logo.
The naming ceremony, that's it, even the hull number cannot be painted on site, because after going to the Mingzhou Shipyard, it will be remodeled, and the bottom of the ship must be cleaned of rust, marine life, etc., and finally painted
A layer of anti-rust paint, a layer of navy gray, and then the hull number can be painted.
"Let's go up and have a look!"
Leader Yang was the most impatient. He urged the senior leader to go up. After all, he could not be at the front.
"These anti-ship missiles are so domineering!"
After going up, the first thing everyone sees is of course the anti-ship missiles on both sides. Whether it is the Glorious class or the Kirov class, the anti-ship missiles on both sides are majestic and domineering.
"It's a pity that we don't have the same model of anti-ship missiles." Another person lamented.
"Yes, there is no one of the same model, but we have substitutes." Qin Tao said: "We have inspected the development progress of the pony bullets of relevant units. During the modification process, although they cannot keep up with the pony bullets, they are still
, we can install the launch tube in place first."
After inspecting Xiaoma Dan, Qin Tao became even more confident.
"Really?" Leader Yang was very happy: "How much can be released?"
"Our current plan is to lay it out in a zigzag shape, so that 24 anti-ship missiles can be equipped. However, if we arrange it at a high density, this inclined launch position can arrange two Tian-shaped launchers, one array
The position is eight, and the eight formations are sixty-four."
This is of course a joke. If you go out with 64 anti-ship missiles, you will probably scare a group of people to death. Moreover, even if the size can be reduced, the weight will be too much.
Only in later generations of CG pictures were such arrangements made, but it was actually impossible.
Even if it is twenty-four, it is already huge.
"Okay, with this arrangement, our warship will scare many people when it is launched."
"Hey, there seems to be a lack of electronic equipment here?" someone said, pointing to the mast behind.
"Well, it hasn't been installed there yet. We are going to install our own products anyway." Qin Tao introduced it to everyone.
The feet were covered with brick red anti-rust paint. Everyone stood on the deck, looking at this huge warship, and their imagination was endless.
What would it look like if this warship was put into service?
"Really, why can't such good things happen to our southern fleet?" Someone finally couldn't help complaining: "In terms of sea area, we are the largest, but in terms of tonnage, our southern fleet is the smallest.
It’s not fair, it’s not fair!”
"Okay, Old Zhao, don't be unbalanced. The outfitting of the 054 frigate has been completed, right?"
"What outfit, the sea trial has started now!" Leader Zhao glanced at his companion with dissatisfaction: "What outfit, it has been a long time ago! Moreover, the sea trial went very smoothly!"
"Really? Where is this warship now? Do you want to bring it over?" The big leader became interested.
"Okay, we'll contact you right away."
An hour later.
On the sea, a beautiful warship appeared in everyone's eyes. Judging from the displacement, although it is called a frigate, it is actually about the same displacement as the two 052s. The hull is wide, especially the stealth shape, which looks full of
modernized.
"500, this ship number is really special!" Qin Tao sighed with emotion.
The navy's destroyers all have three-digit numbers starting with 1. The second digit is used to identify the fleet to which they belong. As for the frigates, they start with 5, but it is more confusing and not as detailed as the destroyers. There are also some hull numbers.
is vacant.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! For example, the first number starting with 5, which is 500, has never been used by warships, but now? It is used on the first 054 frigate!
Although 054 was built under the leadership of Qin Tao, Qin Tao did not catch up with the launching ceremony and did not participate in the naming ceremony during the launching ceremony. Although he heard about it later, he did not pay special attention to it.
Now, looking at its hull number, Qin Tao sighed with emotion, holding a sentence in his mouth and not being embarrassed to say it out.
Aren't these five hundred just two two hundred and fifty? This joke is not easy to make.
"Well, this frigate has cross-era significance, so we decided to name it with an integer." Leader Zhao said, "Let's go up and have a look."
"Reporting to the leader, the entire crew of our No. 500 ship, with the cooperation of relevant technical personnel from the shipyard, is conducting a sea trial mission. Please give instructions, Captain Gao Yun."
"What is your latest sea trial project?" the leader asked curiously.
"The most recent sea trial subject is to search for ultra-low-altitude sea-skimming targets with ship-borne radar, and at the same time assign the targets to Hongqi-16 missiles and multi-barreled naval guns to intercept them layer by layer."
"Really? This is the time to test the true capabilities of our warships. How are you doing?"
"Reporting to the leader, we have been testing for a week, and there is no problem at all. However, there is no live-fire target test, can we..."
"No, you don't know how much a missile costs." Leader Zhao immediately shook his head: "Captain Gao, don't think that just because you have made meritorious deeds in the past, you can be arrogant and raise such objections in front of all the leaders.
Realistic demands!”
"Have you performed meritorious service before?" Qin Tao became curious. There are not many opportunities to perform meritorious service in the navy!
"Yes, Captain Gao used to command the frigate No. 552."
Frigate No. 552? Just listen to the hull number of this warship and you will know its glory.
In 1988, it made great contributions, and in a few years, in 1997, it will continue to show its power and write a legend.
As for the commander of this warship, he is of course even more admirable. (I really couldn’t find out the specific captain, so I used a pseudonym.) It is precisely because he has made great achievements in the past that the fleet wants to move more advanced warships
It was left to him to command, but 051 was too old, and the fleet had been waiting for brand-new warships. As a result, they watched one warship after another fall into other fleets.
Finally, an advanced 054 came. Although it was also a frigate, it had a larger displacement and better seaworthiness than the previous 051. During the sea trial, Captain Gao had already brought people over.
"Captain Gao, you are my idol!" Qin Tao reached out and shook hands with the other party.
Gao Yun was a little surprised: "Mr. Qin, why do you say this! You are the idol of all of us. During this period of sea trials and operation of this ship, we all sighed that only people like you, Mr. Qin, could design this
This kind of warship."
The two admired each other, making everyone around them look weird.
"This warship is the first frigate in our navy equipped with vertically launched missiles. Since it has reached the critical moment of sea trials, I think there is no need to be too tight-lipped and just test-fire one for target practice."
The leader spoke.
Seeing the big leader speak, Leader Zhao frowned and swallowed what he wanted to say.
Leader, you don’t know how much it costs! To launch an interceptor missile, you also have to launch a target missile, which costs millions.
However, you must listen to what the leader says.
"Yes, our No. 138, after improvements, will also be equipped with a large number of Hongqi 16 missiles." Leader Yang said: "You have tested it, so you can set a demonstration for us. When it is our turn, we will conduct sea trials."
It won’t be necessary when the time comes. Just stop being so fussy and make people laugh.”
The original medium-range anti-aircraft missiles on the Glorious class will be removed and replaced with Hongqi 16. During the final sea trials, they will also be test-fired.
Leader Yang was watching the fun at this time, but he didn't know that he would be left laughing and crying next.
"Okay, in that case, how about we come together and let your eastern fleet be responsible for launching the target missiles?" Leader Zhao said: "We, a test warship, can't launch the target missiles ourselves to intercept them!"
What? Leader Yang opened his eyes wide.
Leader Zhao continued: "You guys should stop being so picky and make people laugh."
The words were returned unchanged, and everyone laughed.
"Let's go to sea together!" The leader was very happy and seemed to have forgotten the purpose of this visit.
A pier is divided into two sides, with No. 138 docked on one side and No. 500 docked on the other side. The two warships are different in size and their design styles seem to be from two different eras.
The diesel engine at the rear of the 054 destroyer roared and led the leaders away from the dock. The No. 138 destroyer also sounded its whistle and headed to the Mingzhou Shipyard to undergo modifications. After all, time waits for no one. Even if the design drawing has not been completed, at least it will
You can drive to the dock first to complete the cleaning work.
"Due to the use of a diesel engine, the maximum speed of this warship is only more than 20 knots, but it is relatively fuel-efficient and economical. During our sea trials, the power system has never had any problems, Mingzhou Machinery Factory
The parallel gears produced also work smoothly.”
This kind of driving method has never been seen in the world. It uses four engines of the same size. Two engines are driven at low speeds and two engines are merged at high speeds. This design is so creative.
Moreover, the diesel engine used at low speed is not fixed. If you use the No. 1 and No. 3 units for a period of time, and then use the No. 2 and No. 4 units for a period of time, and use them alternately, the final loss of the engine will be the same.
Gao Yun introduced it to the leaders and spoke of Mingzhou Group with great admiration.
"Everyone is saying that the Navy is now developing a new generation of air defense destroyers. There is no need to invite bids at all. They will be handed over directly to the Mingzhou Group. They will definitely be able to build the most advanced ones!"
Hearing what Gao Yun said, Qin Tao's expression changed: "Captain Gao, what you said is inappropriate. Our Mingzhou Group has always advocated competition. We were the first to propose the Navy's warship construction competition plan.
Including this 054, we competed with our peers. We will not be arrogant because of our strength, thinking that everything is ours."
Gao Yun also realized that it was obviously inappropriate to say such words in front of the big boss! His words would not help Mr. Qin, and might even harm Mr. Qin!
The big leader smiled and looked at Qin Tao: "Taozi, what are you afraid of? We know that your Mingzhou Group can get the warship contract because of your ability and has nothing to do with your father-in-law."
Qin Tao could only laugh.
Calling him Mr. Qin was very formal and unenthusiastic. Now calling him Tao Zi is very friendly. The leader was joking, but Qin Tao knew that many times, he had to be careful and not be arrogant due to favor.
"Attention, the radar has found the target!"
The roof radar on the top of the bridge has detected the flying target!
The entire ship entered air defense mode.
In fact, such tests have been carried out for several days, but they are just tests. Even if the interception command is issued and the button is pressed, it is still a simulation.
It's different today.
Today I can finally do it for real!
The target illumination radar captured the target and continuously emitted electromagnetic waves. At a distance of twenty kilometers, a column of smoke rose from the deck of the No. 500 frigate, which could be clearly seen on the bridge.
"Spectacular, really spectacular! This is a major breakthrough for our navy!" The leader was very happy.
"In the future, our frigates will all use this vertical launch system!"
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