The heads of people on the outfitting dock of the Mingzhou Shipyard were shaking, and their eyes were looking towards the estuary in the distance, where ships were slowly moving over.
Thick black smoke was rising from the chimney of the tugboat. Compared with the giant ship it was towing behind, it seemed too small. When the outline of the giant ship gradually became clear, countless people at the scene also opened their eyes wide and stared intently.
, their hearts also began to beat faster.
The Type 1144 cruiser, a monster with a displacement of 25,000 tons, is finally here!
In addition to aircraft carriers and amphibious ships, the largest destroyer built by the Mingzhou Group is a displacement of six to seven thousand tons. The 10,000-ton destroyer has not yet been built, let alone this 25,000-ton monster. At this time, everyone has
I was shocked by the hugeness of this warship.
Looking from the direction of the bow of the ship, all you can see is the height. The height of the huge orange petal-like radar antenna on the top is at least fifty meters above the waterline. Even if it is placed next to the aircraft carrier, it is probably about the same height.
Under this huge radar, there are messy antennas and various radars. As for what they are, Qin Tao is not very clear. No one knows except the engineers who built the ship.
However, he does not need to understand these, because these radars look very powerful, but are actually useless, not as good as the four-sided phased array on his own 052.
"I haven't seen the Type 1144 cruiser for many years." Next to Qin Tao, Makarov sighed with emotion.
Although this warship was built by the Baltic Shipyard, and although this warship has never served in the Black Sea Fleet, Makarov, as the most important shipbuilding chief of the year, was of course familiar with other warships. At this time, looking at this
A huge warship came over, and he seemed to see the slow decline of the once powerful empire.
When did it start to decline?
If it were before, he would only think it was the time of sudden collapse, but over the years, he has been working and thinking in the East, and a lot of history has appeared in his mind, and he can deduce that it had already begun in the 1980s.
, the fuse was laid in the 1970s. Of course, the sudden collapse must be blamed on that guy from Ge Map.
However, now is not the time to think about this. Now, he is living a very good and fulfilling life in the East.
"That's right, I haven't seen him for a long time." Babic was also very emotional. Those who came from Lao Maozi were very emotional.
"Although it is rusty now, it will definitely look brand new after repairs. Qin, since we are going to renovate it here and enter the floating dock, how about simply cleaning the hull and spraying it with anti-rust paint?" Nicholas said.
"Of course it's no problem. We can help with it. However, this cleanup work also costs money. We are all good friends. Just give us a cost price. How about 10 million?"
"Deal." Nicholas nodded.
Anyway, it’s not about spending money domestically, it’s just about extracting timber. Nikolai has also experienced the generosity of those weak countries and strong military customers who provide a package of projects. They can mine whatever they want. We have plenty, but for this warship, we have to get the best.
Of course, it means more to him. According to the previous rules, a large amount of money will enter his account.
Money is just a number if it is too much, but the more, the better. No one will dislike having less money.
"Woo!" The tugboat in the distance blew its whistle and saluted everyone.
"Woo!" The floating dock of the Shenzhou also sounded its whistle, and then rushed forward.
If you dock first, it will not be conducive to the work of the floating dock. It is most appropriate to simply complete the handover on the river, and then the floating dock will carry it to the shore.
The Shenzhou floating dock was responsible for transporting the 001 aircraft carrier back then. Its big belly can accommodate a 60,000 to 70,000-ton aircraft carrier. Now it is of course a piece of cake to welcome the Admiral Razaev.
It slowly drove out and started working one kilometer away from the dock.
The tugboat untied the cable and the work was over. The high-horsepower tugboat at the back has been very leisurely all the way, but if there is a critical moment, it can play a huge role and be used to save lives.
Several small tugs came over, adjusted the huge cruiser's hull, and slowly aligned it in the direction of the floating dock.
The Shenzhou began to fill with water and sink, then approached the cruiser from underwater, slowly approached, and then wrapped it in it.
"Isn't this too fast?" Nikolai on the shore looked at all this with some disbelief: "How did you adjust the ship?"
This kind of work requires great care, and can often take three to five hours, or even a whole day. After all, a slight mistake would be the terrible result of a collision between two ships. Being hit by a ship of 25,000 tons is not a big deal.
It feels so good, but maybe it will sink.
Now the docking has been completed in such a short time. The next step is to drain the water and lift the water out of the water. Isn't this too fast?
"Our floating dock was upgraded last year and an automated operating system was installed. During the rescue process, human intervention is not required and the operation is completely automatic." Qin Tao said: "This not only speeds up the speed, but also
There is a higher security guarantee.”
Nicholas swallowed and said, "Qin, our PD-50 floating dock has sunk and we need a brand new floating dock. Can you help us build one?"
"Of course there is no problem. As long as the funds are in place, construction can start at any time." Qin Tao said: "However, it is a bit wasteful for you to build a floating dock specifically for that aircraft carrier. You might as well drag it to us and let us refit it."
Nicholas smiled bitterly.
Yes, of course, you can guarantee the progress by modifying it, but the boss disagrees! If even the aircraft carrier is modified by you, then we, Da Mao, will be criticized even more and despised by others. Moreover, the modification will also be provided to the domestic market.
If all opportunities are given to you, then the domestic shipbuilding industry in Damao will be ruined.
Seeing his wry smile, Qin Tao said, "What, are you having difficulty?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Let's talk about it later, anyway, our aircraft carrier can last for a few more years," Nikolai said.
The mid-term overhaul of an aircraft carrier takes at least ten years. Their aircraft carrier is not used much at ordinary times, so it will be fine for fifteen to twenty years.
We will worry about the future matters later. Now, let’s repair this cruiser first. If it can be repaired, the strength of the Pacific Fleet will increase a lot.
While the guys were chatting, the floating dock was slowly rising, and the cruiser sandwiched in the middle began to slowly emerge from the water, exposing the part below the waterline, which was even more rusty, and
There are also countless dirty things, which are all ocean plankton.
"It's time for this warship to be cleaned. After cleaning, it will definitely have a second life." Qin Tao said: "Don't worry, I will give you a warship with a brand new shell for 10 million US dollars! By the way, do you want to renovate the interior?
The internal price will be more expensive, estimated at US$40 to 50 million."
Nikolai quickly shook his head. It is understandable to increase the price by 10 million, even if it is based on inflation, but if the price is increased by 40 to 50 million, it is unexplainable. Besides, they need a brand new exterior, so they can drive out like this.
To save face, the typical donkey dung eggs are bare on the outside, and no one is looking at them even if they are renovated on the inside, so there is no need.
The bottom of the Admiral Razaev also left the water. This is the first time it has left the water since it was launched, completely exposing itself to the air. Water is still dripping on the hull, as if it is unwilling to leave the water.
Like the embrace of the ship, the hull made a creaking sound, as if it was expecting something.
The floating dock of the Shenzhou sailed towards the shore, getting closer and closer, and finally reached the shore.
"Let's go up and have a look." Qin Tao said.
Whoops, a large group of people followed Qin Tao and boarded the warship.
Nikolai frowned a little. This is the Type 1144 nuclear-powered cruiser. Is it appropriate for so many of you to come up? However, they are all here, and there is no point in trying to stop him now. After all, he participated in the launching ceremony of the Eastern aircraft carrier.
Yes, now that a cruiser is on the water, it is normal for others to see it. (It was mentioned earlier that Nikolai was scolded for participating in the 002 launching ceremony, but wouldn't it be okay to invite foreign officers to participate in the launch of a warship?)
Fortunately, the cabins are all closed and guests cannot see inside.
Wu Shengli did not come, after all, it was inappropriate for someone of his level to come to see a dilapidated warship, but a lot of other naval officers came, including the commanders of the two aircraft carriers.
Li Yan stepped onto the warship and stood at the bow, looking at the vertical launchers behind.
Among the various modification plans, one of the most popular is to transform it into an arsenal ship. In fact, even without modification, it is already qualified as an arsenal ship: hundreds of missiles are installed on the entire warship.
missiles and 40 SA-N-4 short-range ship-to-air missiles, etc.
Never in human history has a warship been built carrying so many missiles.
At this time, seeing everyone interested in the weapons on the warship, Nicholas also introduced: "Our Type 1144 cruiser is a giant on the sea. It carries a large number of missiles. You can see that the deck is very flat. In fact,
All the missiles are below, especially the anti-ship missiles. Like the Kuznetsov, it also integrates the anti-ship missiles below the deck, just in front of the bridge."
The largest missile is placed at the very back, which makes it more spacious. After all, the bow of the ship is narrow and gradually becomes wider toward the rear.
"Nicholas, your warship carries a relatively large number of missiles, but it has a big problem, that is, it is single." Qin Tao began to point out: "Each missile has a dedicated launcher, so it won't
It is flexible. If there is a need to carry other missiles, it cannot be used due to problems with the launcher. When we finish modifying the power system and you go back to modify it, you should change it to a universal launcher."
The United States has been tinkering with vertical launchers since the MK41, and the East has also begun to develop new vertical launchers. This is definitely a trend, but what about Lao Maozi? Of course, we have to work hard in this direction.
"Universal launch device?" Nikolai's tone was complicated: "Yes, we also want to use a universal launch device, but this research and development is a bit slow."
Not only their cruiser, but also the 22350 frigate, the reserved vertical launch unit, also hopes to have advanced universal vertical launchers, but unfortunately this cannot be achieved overnight.
"You don't have it in the Navy, but you have the Air Force. The S-400 anti-aircraft missile developed by the Diamond Design Bureau has integrated various anti-aircraft missiles. You just need to transplant their launchers." Qin Tao began to give ideas.
Anyway, idle time is idle. If we don't talk about something, we will go down soon.
The anti-aircraft missiles developed by the Diamond Design Bureau are still somewhat advanced. Just like the Su-27, they have good export prospects. They have been exporting since the S-300 era, and then developed more advanced systems. The NATO codename SA-21
The anti-aircraft missile is their latest research and development achievement: the S-400 Triumph land-based long-range air defense missile system.
Although it is long-range, in addition to the 48N6DM long-range air defense missile with a range of 250 kilometers, this weapon system is also equipped with the 9M96 medium-range missile with a range of 50 kilometers and the 9M100 missile with a range of 15 kilometers. In this way, in the positions deployed by the regional air defense system
There is no need to arrange short-range missiles as bodyguards.
Among them, the technology of the medium-range missile comes from the R77. It uses terminal active radar guidance and does not need to illuminate the radar. It also has a special ability to start the deflection rocket in the launch tube. It does not need to rise to mid-air and then dive. It has the unique characteristics of Lao Maozi.
barbaric and brutal methods.
As for short-range missiles, they can be arranged in the original launch tube in a pit with four bombs, and have excellent performance.
Such an excellent air defense missile must of course be transplanted to the navy's warships. Historically, this was called the bastion system, and it was Lao Maozi's most advanced shipborne air defense system. Of course, it would not be completed until 2019.
If Qin Tao says it now, it won't have any promotion effect, it will just be a mouthful.
"These anti-ship missiles occupy the largest space. With this space freed up, at least 80 anti-aircraft missiles can be deployed, further increasing the firepower density of this warship and realizing its performance as an arsenal ship." Qin Tao continued to give instructions.
This P-700 anti-ship missile indeed occupies the largest space. Although there are only twenty of them, it actually occupies a larger space than the previous 96 missiles. If these anti-ship missiles are changed into anti-aircraft missiles, then
It can be deployed in many places, and although this kind of anti-ship missile has advanced performance, it has never been used, and no one knows its actual combat effect.
"We need strong anti-ship capabilities." Nicholas shook his head: "This missile launcher is our most important and must not be moved."
"But this kind of anti-ship missile is indeed too big. Don't you have a more advanced model? One that can be installed in a universal launcher. When needed, it can even be fully loaded with anti-ship missiles."
"Yes, it's time to develop a new anti-ship missile." Nikolai murmured. They should have advanced models to replace the old ones. They can't always hold on to the weapons of the past. More than ten years ago,
The weapons are already outdated.
What is advanced? Anti-ship ballistic missiles? Nikolai thought about it and wanted to talk to Qin Tao about this, but after thinking about it, he forgot it. If he wanted to talk, it would be most cost-effective to purchase from the East, but, boss
Will not agree.
The guys stood on the deck, looking at the huge launch platform with emotion, but Li Yan frowned.
"With so many weapons deployed together, if they are hit by a missile, it may cause a chain reaction."
This is just like a battleship. Once a battleship is hit by a missile, it will end badly. A battleship with thick armor will generally not sink because of one or two armor-piercing shells that penetrate it, but if it is hit at the location of the ammunition depot, it will cause the ammunition to sink.
If it explodes, it will definitely explode into two pieces.
Is it appropriate to have so many missiles concentrated in the front?
"There are not many places where missiles can be placed. If it is a new design, it would be more appropriate to put half in the front and half in the middle and rear of the ship. However, no matter how many places are placed, this vertical launcher will be an unstable factor. If it is
Even if they hit, the consequences will be the same, so we still have to focus on interception and try to intercept all the anti-ship missiles," Qin Tao said.
The domestically produced 052C also placed the vertical launchers in the front, and anti-ship missiles were placed next to the chimney at the back. Later, in the 052D, the anti-ship missiles in the back also became vertical launchers, and became a layout of front and rear vertical launchers. In the 055, the same is true, with the front part
, the latter part, this is safer, and of course it is also comforting. After all, once it is really hit, even if only a dozen missiles' vertical launching devices explode, the warship cannot withstand it.
Warships of this era were all made of high-strength steel, and their hulls were very thin and could not withstand the power of ammunition explosions.
I couldn't stand it anyway, so I just focused on interception, worked hard on my internal skills, and enhanced my protective capabilities.
The guys watched for a long time, and finally started to walk back, strolling back along the sides of the ship. Along the way, you can see the AK-630 naval gun. This kind of naval gun is already an old acquaintance of the Eastern Navy. It was copied during surveying and mapping.
This close-in defense gun is used on many domestic warships.
However, in recent years, with the domestically produced 730 naval guns entering service, this kind of naval gun has been eliminated. However, here at Lao Maozi, it is still the main close-in defense gun. On the huge cruiser, in order to improve the interception capability, it is directly installed
Eight of them, every two of them are together, the view of the mountain is even more spectacular.
"Starting from the No. 3 ship, the close-in defense artillery has been equipped with the CADS-N-1 close-in defense system, which is the Kashtan integrated artillery and artillery system." Nikolai said: "This system was designed by Tula Instruments
Developed by the Bureau, each set consists of 2 AK-630K 6-barreled 30mm naval guns and 8 9M11 anti-aircraft missiles. They are installed on the same base and receive the same fire control system information. They can simultaneously rotate, pitch, and close-in defense capabilities.
Enhancement is our most advanced close-defense weapon. After this warship completes the transformation of its power system, it will be dragged back to have its weapons transformed and replaced with Kashtan. You should not have a similar system yet. Do you have any ideas to import some from us?
?”
Qin Tao smiled and shook his head: "We don't have such a plan yet."
The integrated artillery and artillery system is a relatively ideal product. Anti-aircraft guns have a fast rate of fire but a short range. Missiles have a long range but have low anti-jamming capabilities and high costs. Therefore, a system integrating the two has emerged.
Surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns are combined to form an integrated artillery and missile system.
These systems have appeared in China before, and even directly mounted anti-aircraft missiles on both sides of anti-aircraft gun positions, but they were quickly eliminated.
Why?
The reasons are of course multifaceted. The combined missile and artillery systems need to be deployed together, which will increase the swing weight of the entire system, which will affect the rotation speed and pitch speed. This is a problem for equipment such as close-in defense guns that require rapid response.
Drag oil bottle.
At the same time, the time to attack the target is very short. The anti-aircraft guns and missiles do not necessarily fire one after another. There is probably only one chance, and the entire system needs reaction time to switch from the anti-aircraft guns to the missiles. The smoke emitted by the missiles will affect the optical aiming of the anti-aircraft guns.
The vibration of the device and the anti-aircraft gun will affect the launch of the missile. These are all checks and balances.
Now, Dongfang already has the 730 close-in defense cannon from Foreign Energy. The next development path is to urgently expand the firepower density to 11 tubes. As for changing it to a combined artillery and artillery system? Before Qin Tao traveled to this world, there was indeed
There are some design plans, but they are all for foreign trade and are suitable for use by foreign customers.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! What is the use of combining artillery and artillery into one? Warships will be equipped with short-range missiles anyway, especially in the future, when Hongqi Ten is successfully developed, this kind of short-range missile will be better
To play its role, separation of projectiles and cannons is the way to go.
"We do not have qualified missiles, and we will not introduce a missile specifically for close-in defense artillery." Qin Tao continued to explain.
Of course he couldn't say he looked down on Lao Maozi's equipment, he had to use another way of saying it.
Nicholas nodded and said nothing more. The big guy continued walking backwards and finally arrived at the stern of the ship.
"Where is the hangar?" someone asked.
A general warship has a helicopter deck at the stern and a hangar in front of the deck, making it very convenient for helicopter take-off and landing operations.
However, there is no hangar at the rear of the Kirov-class cruiser, only a large helicopter deck, and then the AK-130 naval gun on the second deck. There is no hangar at the rear!
Although there is a big hole in the front of the deck, it doesn't look like the hangar has been demolished. Is it like the modern class, with a simple hangar at the back? Impossible.
"Our warship has a large displacement, so the hangar used is the same as the aircraft carrier, which is on the lower deck." Nicholas introduced: "The big hole in the front is actually the hole for the hangar elevator, but it is not big enough.
, so we removed the flaps on both sides, and then expanded the opening to lift the nuclear reactor out."
A warship with a displacement of 25,000 tons is too big! It is big enough to be operated like an aircraft carrier. After all, the Invincible-class aircraft carrier is only 20,000 tons.
The layout of the inboard elevator has flip-up covers on both sides. The helicopters are usually placed in the lower hangar, which can accommodate up to three.
When maintenance is required, this opening can be used as a lifting opening for the internal power system.
If you haven’t seen it, you simply can’t believe that a cruiser can be designed like this!
A 25,000-ton cruiser is a bull! It’s a pity that such a huge battleship was wasted.
Makarov and Babic stood on the second deck, next to the naval gun, looking down at the large hole with complicated eyes.
"Okay, let's study the installation plan. We have to go down and take a look." Qin Tao said.