Chapter 117 Discussion of the hanging hair system
The corresponding gun mount was immediately processed. Qin Tao and Zhao Ling came to the side of the prototype gun that was being tested.
From the appearance point of view, the upper part is exactly the same as Lao Maozi's AK630, and the lower part is directly fixed on the test firing position. There is no obstruction below, and you can see the exposed ammunition supply system there. Those bullet chains with metallic luster spiraled up like a python.
"We have studied the 637 naval gun before and encountered some problems at that time. Now, after seeing the structure of this 630 naval gun, we suddenly have an enlightenment. If our project is resumed, we will definitely be able to bid against our brother units." Xia Bei said.
There has not been a large number of Gatling cannons manufactured and used in China, so when they were first built, everyone was crossing the river by feeling the stones. It would be much easier if there was a prototype gun.
At this time, after hearing Xia Bei's words, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, what we lack is a sample. If we have the sample, we can even make the vertical launch system of the missile."
Zhao Ling's eyes suddenly lit up.
Before becoming the military representative at the Mingzhou Shipyard, Zhao Ling was responsible for detecting ship-to-air missiles. When the huge cylindrical launcher appeared in front of Qin Tao's eyes, Qin Tao almost fell down laughing.
She was also angry at the time, but when Qin Tao simply provided them with a plan to fold the wings, Zhao Ling's attitude towards Qin Tao changed. Qin Tao is a man who can create miracles. Many times, he can all come up with simple solutions to problems they encounter.
Now what Qin Tao said is actually very urgent.
The launch method of ship-based missiles has been converted from inclined launchers to launch tubes, and then to vertical launchers.
In 1980, the first ship of Lao Maozi's 1144 large nuclear-powered cruiser, the Kirov, was officially put into service. This warship was equipped with a 12-seat, 8-unit S-300F missile vertical launch system with 96 bombs, making it the first in the world. The first surface combat ship to be officially equipped with a missile vertical launch system, earlier than the Yankees. The famous MK-41 missile vertical launch system was only equipped on the sixth Ticonderoga-class cruiser in 1986. The cruisers in between, The ordinary twin-mounted launcher is still used.
However, the Yankees came from behind. When the MK-41 vertical launch system appeared, they were one level ahead of Lao Maozi, because this vertical launch system is universal and can be stuffed with various missiles. Lao Maozi's can only It's exclusive.
"Vertical launch system for missiles?" Xia Bei's eyes were full of expectation: "Qin Gong, what do you think is better, Lao Maozi's cold launch or America's hot launch?"
In addition to the different shapes of the two launching systems, one is round like a revolver and the other is square like Tetris, there are also differences in the firing methods.
Lao Maozi has always used cold launch. The missile is pushed out of the launch tube by high-pressure air and flies up to a height of more than ten meters before igniting.
So, when you look at the launch of the S-300 missile, there is a bang. The huge missile climbs up slowly like a snail. Then, the engine at the tail ignites, and in a swish, the missile goes out like a monkey.
The Americans use thermal launch. The missile has already been ignited in the launch silo. The air waves are flying and the flames are rising. The missile is ignited directly from the launch silo and takes off. The flames can cover the entire launch device, making it look even more spectacular.
"In terms of reaction speed, thermal emission has advantages. In terms of structural complexity, cold emission is simpler and there is no need to set up complex gas removal channels. Therefore, at the beginning, we started with cold emission, and , it will also make it easier to deal with the aftermath if you encounter a stink bomb.”
Any weapon system has faults. A missile failure means that the ignition may not be successful.
If it is a cold launch, even if the missile fails to ignite successfully, it has already left the launch tube and then fallen.
Although the launch tube on a warship is called a vertical launch tube, it is actually at an angle. The launch tube is tilted outward. Therefore, if the missile fails to ignite, it will have already left the deck when it falls and will fall with a pop. Going into the sea water will not pose any threat to warships.
If it is a thermal launch and the ignition fails, then the stink bomb will remain in the silo. God knows when the missile will suddenly ignite and fly away, or it may even explode in the silo.
The Americans use thermal launchers because their technology is advanced and their success rate in launching missiles is very high, but what about our own side? Considering the technological gap, cold launch is safer.
Moreover, if we take Lao Maozi’s route, we have a chance to get the vertical launch system. If we take the Yankee route, we won’t be able to get MK41 to study!
"Yes, if there is such a system, we really hope to take it apart and study it. Maybe, we can also develop such a device." Xia Bei said.
Xia Bei can directly ask whether cold emission or thermal emission is better, which shows that he still has research on this kind of thing.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, there will be bread, and everything will be there."
There are too many things that need to be obtained from Lao Maozi, so Qin Tao cannot directly promise it at this time. Moreover, this kind of vertical launch system is not equipped on old models of warships. He wants to get it by picking up rags. Going back is not that easy.
Qin Tian also knows that in later generations, these vertical launch systems will be products of the 713 Institute, so now, they just talk about it casually.
While chatting, the factory has already completed the fixing frame, which is very efficient.
“Here, put it up.”
“Take apart the turret first!”
Everyone started to help, and Qin Tao also started to work. When she saw Qin Tao easily picking up the turret, Zhao Ling opened her eyes wide: "Are you a strong man?"
That is the shell of the turret. Qin Tao picked it up with one hand like this. He is definitely a strong man!
Hearing Zhao Ling's emotion, Qin Tao raised the turret high above his head: "Yes, I am Hercules."
Xia Bei smiled: "We are all weak scholars, but this thing is not heavy. It is made of plastic. When we took it apart for the first time, we thought it was made of steel!"
When they first came into contact with this prototype gun, they were cautious, thinking that it was a cast turret similar to a tank. This smooth shape looked like it was cast.
Who would have thought that when they were about to use all their strength, they almost lost their backs.
This turret is very light!
"There is no one inside, and there is no need for protection. Calling it a turret is an exaggeration. In Lao Maozi's place, it is called a three-proof cover." Qin Tao explained: "This is a fiberglass fairing that protects against rain or seawater erosion. , and at the same time it is necessary to dilute the gas concentration of the gunpowder in the cannon when it is fired."
(End of this chapter)