Chapter 347 Where is Kaishan?
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Mingzhou Shipyard.
"Mr. Kvasa, Mr. Krasnopolski, how do you feel?" Qin Tao looked at the two energetic old men and asked.
"It was great, especially. Later we went to Hainan Island and vacationed there. The scenery was so beautiful. It was like going to the Crimean Peninsula. Since the collapse of the Red Empire, we have never seen it again. There is an opportunity to go on vacation to the Crimean Peninsula,” Kvasa said.
“The food here is really good. We haven’t had the same food during this time. I really like it!” Krasnopolski said.
"It's great that you like it here. The staff from the design bureau will arrive soon. Before that, everyone should get into work. You should have seen the design office specially prepared for you. Bar?"
“Yes, there is a lot of advanced computer equipment in the two-story building over there. We are very satisfied.”
“In that case, let’s start working. In addition to the deep-diving lifeboat, I also want to ask you to help design a new product.”
This time, the two finally became serious.
"Nuclear submarine?" Krasnopolski asked. As the designer of the nuclear reactor, he must have played his role here. Therefore, he immediately guessed that it was probably for him to For those who build nuclear submarines.
"No." Qin Tao said: "Mr. Krasnopolsky, I am very sorry. At present, our Mingzhou Group does not have the ability to develop nuclear submarines. If you are bored, I can introduce you to a few universities. You can go to There are some courses related to nuclear reactors."
Krasnopolski shook his head: "No, I just asked casually, Mr. Qin, you are indeed very trustworthy. It seems that we have overthought it."
What are you thinking too much about? Get them over here and design a nuclear submarine? Qin Tao really wanted to say, you didn't think too much, you thought correctly.
Of course, we can’t say now.
"In April this year, there will be one of the most important Asian defense exhibitions." Qin Tao said: "Our Mingzhou Group also plans to participate, so I would like to ask the two of you to help design a conventional diesel-electric submarine. No detailed design is required. All we need to do is make the overall design and make a model that we can take to exhibitions.”
In such a hurry, you want to design a conventional submarine that you have never touched before?
Kvasa and Krasnopolski looked at each other, and both saw the doubts in each other's eyes.
"Of course, the design department of our shipyard also made some submarine design drawings when we were idle and bored in the past. We are not starting from scratch. When the time comes, many people from our design department will join in. , doing design work together.”
“Is it like the Type 877 submarine?” Kvasa became serious.
"Yes, for now, the target we are targeting is the 877 submarine. However, we have also obtained some information about the 209 submarine. It would be better if we could match these two submarines."
"That's impossible. The 209 submarine takes the single-hull route, while ours has a double-hull structure, and the layout is different." Kvasa immediately shook his head.
"Mr. Kvasa, have you ever thought about it? Among the basic structures of submarines, single shells and double shells each have their own advantages and disadvantages. If we can combine the two shells and develop a hybrid, will it be better? good?"
Hybrid?
Kvasa became serious: "Mr. Qin, let's talk about it in detail."
"The advantage of a single shell is large internal space, and the advantage of a double shell is safety, and a lot of equipment can be placed outside, reducing the size of the internal pressure shell. Therefore, can the submarine we design use a single shell in the front and a single shell in the back? Use a double shell?”
The front section of the submarine is mainly a place where weapons and personnel are used. If all of them are pressure-resistant shells with the same diameter, the internal space will definitely be larger, which makes it easier to arrange. The back of the submarine is mainly the engine part, fuel and so on. , can be stored between the inner and outer shells, which saves materials. Moreover, after arrival, it will be more convenient to add other cabin sections, such as AIP systems, etc.
However, this alternative design has not yet appeared, so Kvasa was a little hesitant at this time.
Sounds like a good idea, but is it really possible?
"Mr. Kvasa, we are currently just showing the design drawings. Our single-double mixed-shell submarine will definitely cause a sensation as long as it is announced. This is the effect we want. As for whether it is mature, there is There are no flaws, and they are not our concern.”
This is the first battle that Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has fought since it went out, so it must hit the ground running. They have to be new and unique, and they have to lead the trend. Only in this way can more people see the strength of their Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group.
Even if you can’t do anything but just talk, you should still talk the loudest!
Furthermore, this allowed Kvasa and Krasnopolski to rest assured that although Qin Tao left them a task, it was just a task to fool people, and it was not really for them to design military products.
“It sounds interesting, I think I can give it a try,” Krasnopolski said.
So, Kvasa also nodded.
"Okay, then I'll wait for your results." Qin Tao said, "This is an extra task, and I will give you two an extra salary."
The tasks were assigned, the manpower was arranged, and the third design office of the Mingzhou Group was put into operation.
Qin Tao took Yang Dawei and separated from Lao Maozi and returned to the office.
“Gong Yang, when we go to the defense exhibition, we need to have a variety of products, among which our frigate is the absolute main force.”
“Mr. Qin, don’t worry, we will never let you down. We have successful experience with the 054 frigate and can launch it with slight modifications.” Yang Dawei was confident.
“Not a slight revision, but a major revision.”
“Major changes? Why?” Yang Dawei was puzzled.
“Because the Navy prohibits the export of the Hongqi-16 missile and the leakage of any of its parameters, the most suitable one for us at the moment is the Kaishan-1 air defense missile system.”
"What? That kind of big guy who only sees value but is useless?" Yang Dawei said: "In this case, can our frigates still be marketed?"
"No way, we can only use it like this now. Let's put it out for exhibition first. We can't use the Rattlesnake anyway. Our frigate must have strong enough air defense capabilities." Qin Tao said: "So, you clean it up, we have to Come with me to Kaishan."
"Kaishan? Mr. Qin, we don't seem to have this mountain in our country. Kaishan is the mailing address code of Jiangnan Aerospace." Yang Dawei knew this better than Qin Tao.
Where is Kaishan? This is a place that can never be found on the map, because it is a code name, a mysterious code name, and also a name engraved with glory and sparkle.
In the 1960s, when the international situation was tense, the country made the decision to build a third-tier factory. Tens of thousands of senior intellectuals and workers in the field of national defense science and technology industry brought their families with them to an isolated place: the Aerospace 061 Base. Among them, 0 represents the defense industry, 6 represents aerospace, and 1 represents the first missile base.
Of course, it does not really have no location. Specifically, it is located in a ravine near ZY, Guizhou Province. Construction began in 1965 and was completed and put into production in 1970 as a scientific research and production base for surface-to-air missile weapons systems. At that time, it had 35 enterprises and institutions under its jurisdiction, distributed in various ravines.
After entering the 1980s, as relations with the north eased, many factories in the 061 base began to switch to civilian products. However, their geographical location restricted them and made their situation increasingly difficult.
So, after entering the 21st century, the civilian units in the base moved to the industrial park in ZY City. Around 2007, the military products unit moved to Xiaohe Industrial Park in GY City. The mission of Base 061 is finally over.
However, the youth of countless people and many unforgettable memories were left behind in the factories, large and small, in the ravines.
The roar of helicopters sounded in the sky. Qin Tao took a luxurious ride on a helicopter for this trip. It was owned by his own transportation company anyway, and he just burned some fuel.
It is not easy to go to the 061 Base. Although there is a railway there, in the era before high-speed rail was opened, the trains in the mountainous areas would wander for a long time. Qin Tao wanted to take his own Mercedes-Benz G and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, but his superiors were I denied it because I was afraid that he would be in danger.
As a result, Qin Tao had no choice but to come over by helicopter.
It’s not yet March, and the north is still covered in ice and snow, but here the mountains and fields are green.
If you didn’t know the destination in advance, you really wouldn’t be able to find it in these mountains.
After wandering around for a few times, the helicopter landed outside a row of five-story red brick buildings, which is the administrative compound of the 061 base.
“Mr. Qin, I have long admired you, please come here, please tell me in advance and we will go there.” The person in charge of the base, Mr. Li with white hair, walked up and said to Qin Tao.
“The air here is really fresh. If you come here to retire, the green mountains and green waters are quite good.”
"Mr. Qin, you are joking." Mr. Li said: "This place was established during the third-line construction period. Now, everything is difficult. Producing a refrigerator costs more in freight than other units."
“There are thousands of roads in urban and rural areas, and there is aerospace on every road.” Qin Tao looked at the slogan on the side and said with a smile: “What else is difficult for you, we have even built cars.”
061 base is still quite willing to work during the transformation. It has tried various agricultural products, refrigerators, color TVs, washing machines, needless to say, even cars.
However, not many are really famous. Among them, Fenghua Refrigerator is the leader and enjoys popularity across the country.
"Mr. Qin, we are engaged in aerospace, but now we are forced to develop something that runs on the ground. We are so ashamed! Please come over here and let us go to the conference room to talk about the Kaishan-1 anti-aircraft missile."
Kaishan, once a secret code name, is no longer confidential. They named their anti-aircraft missile Kaishan, which is enough to show how much they value this missile.
Chen Lao, the chief designer of the Kaishan-1 air defense missile, introduced it to everyone in the conference room.
"Currently, there are still a large number of Hongqi-2 surface-to-air missiles in our army. This missile will still be our main product for a long time. Therefore, our goal is to develop a Hongqi-2 surface-to-air missile. 2 missile replacement, this missile has a lot of commonality with the Hongqi-2. For example, it can use the launcher and radar equipment of the Hongqi-2 missile. Our Kaishan-1 radar can also guide the Hongqi-2 2 missiles, which can greatly facilitate logistical supplies.”
When Chen Lao said this, he stopped because he saw Qin Tao shaking his head.
“Mr. Qin, what’s wrong? Do you have any objections to our plan?”
“Yes, I have an opinion, I have a big opinion.”
Everyone’s expressions changed.
"Mr. Qin, we are all ears." Mr. Li said.
"Your overall design idea is wrong." In these aspects, Qin Tao did not hide it at all: "I know your idea, your idea is inheritance, let this Kaishan-2 missile inherit the Hongqi-2 missile , This can greatly reduce the time and money for missile replacement, making it easier for the military to use. However, have you ever thought that if you blindly inherit the missile system from decades ago, this will lead to completely outdated performance? "
"Times have changed. The military is indeed strapped for funds now. However, the military will never purchase cheap products like yours just because of lack of funds. For the military, the first requirement is performance. Now is the high-tech era. , backward weapons, no chance of survival, this was clearly illustrated in the war in the oil region a few years ago!"
What is the idea behind the Kaishan-1 missile? The technology is mature, the training is simple, and the cost is low. Do they think they can meet the needs of the military?
of course not! What the military needs is missiles with advanced performance!
"This is no longer the era where victory can be achieved by relying on scale and quantity. The world's fourth most powerful military country has millions of troops. What's the result? Under the air strikes of multinational forces, there is no way to fight back. The ground troops are more It failed after playing for a hundred hours. Why? It’s not because the technology is backward. Without a quality advantage, no amount of quantity is of any use!”
The faces of the people present were extremely ugly. Qin Tao's words kept echoing in their ears, buzzing. They were in this mountain, behind closed doors, without opening their eyes to see the outside world. In the blink of an eye, I was already behind the times.
"You can learn about the Hongqi-16 missiles. They are all in the same system. I think you should have this qualification. You can compare the huge gap between the two. Even if the price of the Hongqi-16 missile is ten times that of yours, The army will also choose Red Flag-16 without hesitation. Mr. Chen, am I right?"
Mr. Chen nodded sadly: "Yes, we have launched this system a few years ago. After the military tested it, they complained about our missile system, saying that our guidance method was backward, maneuverability was poor, and the battle preparation time was long. It is too long, the radar is old, and the response time is long, and the military will not equip it, so we plan to put it into the international market."
“The international market is more demanding than the domestic requirements.” Qin Tao said: “If our domestic military doesn’t look down on it, then the international market will look down on it even more.”
“Mr. Qin, what you said makes sense, so how should we change it?” Mr. Li asked.
“In this era, the probability of being destroyed for fixed anti-aircraft missile sites is too high, so they must be mobile. Your equipment cannot be mounted on trailers, it must be mounted on wheeled motor vehicles.”
The current Kaishan-1 air defense missile system is developed with the same idea as the Hongqi-2 missile, so the launcher is also the same. It is a trailer that is fixed to the ground after unfolding.
“But aren’t the American Patriot missiles also trailers?” someone began to ask.
“That’s good.” Qin Tao looked at the technician: “Why don’t the Americans improve the mobility of their anti-aircraft missiles?”
"Because the Americans have no need. They have the most powerful air force in the world. Their air defense missiles are only used to perform air defense on key areas. At most, they can intercept Scud missiles. The enemy's aircraft fleet can pass through the air defense firepower network of their air force. , come in a big way?" Qin Tao looked at everyone and said: "Who else in the world, except the United States, dares to play like this?"
No one spoke.
Chin Tao is right!
"Of course, we build warships. For us, we must use launch boxes to meet our needs. The reliability of this kind of hanging missile will be greatly reduced in the maritime environment. Therefore, you must develop a special launch box to allow the missile to be launched vertically."
Qin Tao doesn't care about other things, but if he wants to use it on his foreign trade warships and sell it to the international market, he must build a launch box.
“Mr. Qin, we have never built a box-launched missile system.”
"I've never done it before, so I can learn from it!" Qin Tao glanced at the technician: "Our Hongqi-61 missile used to be launched by a boom, but later it was changed to a launch tube, and later it was also changed to a launch tube. It has become a folding wing, which further reduces the size. You can send technicians to learn from them!"
In fact, if the range of the Hongqi-61 can be improved, Qin Tao would rather use the Hongqi-61. After all, the guidance method of this product is relatively advanced. If there is no Sea Sidewinder, the Hongqi-61 can really become a main equipment of the navy. , served for ten or twenty years.
It's just that the current Hongqi-61 is absolutely useless. Apart from refitting a few frigates, it has never been equipped with more warships, and it will be retired soon.
If the Kaishan-1 missile here is not powerful, then its foreign trade warships can only carry the Hongqi-61. The navy has no objection and the development unit will be very satisfied.
“What is the volume data of your missile?” Qin Tao continued to ask.
“Currently, our missiles are 5.6 meters in length and 0.4 meters in diameter…”
Qin Tao's eyes lit up. He didn't know much about this missile. After all, the Navy had never used it, but now it sounds like the data of this missile is similar to that of the Hongqi-16! Therefore, with simple modifications, it can be installed in the 054 frigate.
"Well, as long as you can modify the folding wings and launch vertically, we can use this missile as the air defense missile system of our foreign trade warships. You need to send all the data of the missile to our Mingzhou within a month. Go." Qin Tao nodded: "As for the launch device, it would be better if it is a square launch box and a thermal launcher. If this technology is not available, a cylindrical cold launcher will also work."
One month!
"Mr. Qin, time is too tight. We may not be able to complete the design within a month." Mr. Chen was a little embarrassed.
“If not, then we can only choose other air defense missile systems.”
The meeting did not go very smoothly, and everyone's heart was heavy. However, after the meeting was completed, Mr. Li and Mr. Chen took Qin Tao around. In a subordinate factory, Qin Tao saw Kai. Sample bomb of Shan-1.
When he saw the missile body, Qin Tao was a little surprised: "The appearance of this missile is very similar to the Hawker missile!"
Kaishan-1 is a modification of the Hongqi-2 missile. According to the introduction, the liquid rocket on it is changed to a solid rocket. But now, the missile body in front of you is completely different from the slender Hongqi-2 missile, and it has become shorter. Rough.
“Yes, we initially just changed the liquid rocket to a solid rocket, but later, we improved the missile body. This makes it more convenient to operate.”
The conical head fairing is followed by a cylindrical missile body, which is similar to an ordinary missile. The missile wings are arranged in an X shape, which is normal. However, in the center of the missile body, the four fixed wings with a wingspan of 1.2 meters are The large missile wing looks exactly like a Hawker missile. The tail has four fully moving tail fins and no gas rudder, so its maneuverability is not strong.
“Easy to operate?”
“Yes, look here, we specially designed a transport box with a round front and a rear. When the missile leaves the factory, it is sealed inside, so that it can be stored for a long time. The square shape at the back is just right to accommodate the missile wings.”
Advanced missiles all use integrated transport and launch devices. After leaving the factory, they are sealed in the launch tube and fired out when needed. Now, this product has a special transport tube. When it arrives on the battlefield, the missile is removed from the transport box. Get it out and hang it on the launcher!
“How to operate this during combat?”
"It's very simple. First, take out the missile from the transport box, then lift it by a crane and place it on the loading rack of the missile loading vehicle. The tail of the missile faces the direction of the rear of the vehicle. Then the missile loading vehicle reverses to the side of the launcher, and the launcher turns 90 degrees for loading. The loading truck lifts the loading rack and transports it to the launcher's slide rail through the slide rail until the missile is completely mounted on the launcher and the loading truck drives away. We specially designed the loading truck, which greatly improved the loading speed. Thirty minutes It’ll be done.”
Hearing Qin Tao's heart, he felt a chill. No wonder the Air Force didn't even want to kill him. Damn it if the Air Force liked this thing!
Other anti-aircraft missiles are in the launch tube. When needed, they can be fired after being propped up. What about this product? Put it in a transport box, and when you get to the destination, you need a crane to lift it to the loading truck, and then use the loading truck to hang it on the launcher. It's like taking off your pants and farting!
Is this done to maintain compatibility with the Hongqi-2 missile? The Air Force is short of money, but it is not so short of money that it is reluctant to eliminate the Hongqi-2 missile launcher!
(End of this chapter)